Abstract: An anticorrosion coating and an article coated with an anticorrosion coating, especially for use in an aircraft, and a method of producing a coated article and a vehicle, especially an aircraft, including an anticorrosion coating or at least one such coated article. An anticorrosion coating includes an aluminum alloy having 0.03-0.5% by weight of tin. A coated article produced at least partly from a material and having at least partly been coated with the anticorrosion coating including an aluminum alloy having 0.03-0.5% by weight of tin. A method of producing the anticorrosion coating is also disclosed.

Abstract: A weed electrocution system comprises a tool bar section comprising a central tool bar and one or more peripheral tool bars pivotable relative to the central tool bar. A mount is adapted to mount the tool bar section to a tractor. A first electrode is associated with the central tool bar, and a a second electrode is associated with the second tool bar. When an electric current is supplied to the first and second electrodes, the electrodes are able to electrocute weeds that come in contact with the electrodes. A ground wheel connected to a peripheral tool bar causes the peripheral tool bar and the second electrode to adjust to the contour of the land.

Abstract: A lighting unit in the form of laminated layers including a first layer (A), and a second layer (B). At least one of the layers (A) or (B) is optically transparent and the layers (A) and (B) are arranged parallel to each other. At least one functional interlayer (C) is arranged between the layers (A) and (B) and arranged parallel to the layers (A) and (B). The lighting unit includes at least one light source. Preparation of the lighting unit is disclosed. The lighting unit is suitable for use in buildings, furniture, cars, trains, planes and ships as well as in facades, skylights, glass, roofs, stair treads, glass bridges, canopies and railings.

Abstract: A weed electrocution system comprises a tool bar section comprising a central tool bar and one or more peripheral tool bars pivotable relative to the central tool bar. A mount is adapted to mount the tool bar section to a tractor. A first electrode is associated with the central tool bar, and a a second electrode is associated with the second tool bar. When an electric current is supplied to the first and second electrodes, the electrodes are able to electrocute weeds that come in contact with the electrodes. A ground wheel connected to a peripheral tool bar causes the peripheral tool bar and the second electrode to adjust to the contour of the land.

Abstract: Systems and methods for stretch-forming multi-thickness composite skins are disclosed herein. The methods include locating a flexible support structure in a transition region that is defined by a charge of composite material and applying a vacuum to an interface between the charge of composite material and the flexible support structure to define a charge-support assembly. The methods also include separating the charge-support assembly from the layup surface and locating the charge-support assembly on a cure surface of a layup mandrel. The methods further include deforming the charge-support assembly on the cure surface to generate a conformed charge of composite material, releasing the vacuum, and separating the flexible support structure from conformed charge of composite material. The systems include systems that are configured to perform the methods.

Abstract: A lethal threat protection system for a vehicle, each side of the vehicle having an A pillar and a B pillar and a vehicle body positioned outwardly of the A pillar and the B pillar, the vehicle including a rocker panel area below and spanning between the A and B pillars and including a roof line area above and spanning between the A and B pillars, comprises a perimeter inner layer adapted to be mounted to the vehicle body and comprising an inner monolithic ballistic metal plate having a door opening and including portions adapted to overlie the A pillar, the B pillar, the rocker panel area, and the roof line area, a perimeter outer layer removably mounted to the perimeter inner layer and comprising an outer monolithic ballistic metal plate having a door opening and including portions overlying the portions of the inner monolithic ballistic metal plate, the perimeter outer layer further comprising ballistic fiber secured to an inner surface of the outer monolithic ballistic metal plate, and an armored door mou

Abstract: A commercial laundry machine having a loading hopper effective for substantially reducing loading time. The hopper has a relatively large effective passage area for communication with a front opening rotary drum of the laundry machine, and a splash door is pivotally mounted adjacent a front face of the machine housing for movement between a lowered closed position and an upwardly extending open position which neither reduces the effective passage of the hopper chute nor impedes the passage of launderable items directed through the chute. The laundry machine further includes an improved toggle actuated locking and sealing device for securing the hopper in sealed relation with the machine housing, and trunnion mounted hydraulic cylinders which are effective for more reliably and effectively pivoting the hopper unit through an arc greater than 90 degrees to its removed position.

Abstract: A wheel-speed-sensor connector-plug bracket and a vehicle wheel bearing including such bracket. The bracket is adapted for removable attachment to a sensor ring of a wheel speed sensor of a vehicle wheel bearing, is adapted for attachment to a non-bearing vehicle component, and is adapted for attaching thereto a connector plug of the wheel speed sensor. The wheel bearing includes a vehicle-wheel-bearing non-rotatable section and a wheel speed sensor having a sensor ring assembly. The sensor ring assembly has a sensor ring attached to the non-rotatable section, a connector plug adapted for electrical connection to a vehicle computer cable, an electrical conductor, and a bracket. The electrical conductor electrically connects the sensor ring to the connector plug. The bracket is adapted for removable attachment to the sensor ring, and is adapted for attachment to a non-bearing vehicle component. The connector plug is attachable to the bracket.

Abstract: A wheel-speed-sensor connector-plug bracket and a vehicle wheel bearing including such bracket. The bracket is adapted for removable attachment to a sensor ring of a wheel speed sensor of a vehicle wheel bearing, is adapted for attachment to a non-bearing vehicle component, and is adapted for attaching thereto a connector plug of the wheel speed sensor. The wheel bearing includes a vehicle-wheel-bearing non-rotatable section and a wheel speed sensor having a sensor ring assembly. The sensor ring assembly has a sensor ring attached to the non-rotatable section, a connector plug adapted for electrical connection to a vehicle computer cable, an electrical conductor, and a bracket. The electrical conductor electrically connects the sensor ring to the connector plug. The bracket is adapted for removable attachment to the sensor ring, and is adapted for attachment to a non-bearing vehicle component. The connector plug is attachable to the bracket.