Abstract: A multi-needle quilting machine (10) and method are provided, in most embodiments of which needles (132) reciprocate horizontally through material (12) supported in a vertical quilting plane (16). Two or more bridges (21,22) are provided having separate motion control. Each bridge (21,22) has a row of selectively operable stitching element pairs (90), which may be fixed to or transversely moveable on the bridges (21,22). Either the material or the bridges may be moved relative to the frame. The bridges (21,22) each move transversely and vertically with the stitching elements (90) on each bridge can operate at different speeds. Each of the needle drives (25) and, in some embodiments the looper drives (26), can be selectively activated and deactivated. Control schemes are provided to quilt continuous patterns, discrete patterns, linked multiple patterns, 360 degree patterns, closely spaced patterns. A plurality of small presser feet (158) are provided, each for one or more needles (132).

Abstract: A telecommunication terminal is provided which includes a recording device for recording acoustic user information, a memory for storing acoustic effect data, and a mixing device which is embodied in such a way that, in a mixing mode of operation, the acoustic user information recorded by the recording device is modified using the acoustic effect data stored in the memory. The telecommunication terminal also includes a control device which is connected to the mixing device and automatically ends the mixing mode after a predetermined operating mode.

Abstract: A multi-needle quilting machine (10) and method in which provided bridges (21,22) are provided having selectively operable stitching element pairs (90). Either the material or the bridges or both may be moved relative to the frame. Control schemes are provided to quilt continuous patterns, discrete patterns, linked multiple patterns, 360 degree patterns, closely spaced patterns. A plurality of small presser feet (158) are provided, each for one or more needles (132), with a wide spacing for material passage between the needle and looper plates. Combinations of intermittent and continuous feed and feed transition are employed during tack sequence sewing and other direction reversals in sewing, as well as double needle guards and thread deflection.

Abstract: Bearing device, especially for a gear A bearing device, especially for a gear, comprises a housing part (8) made of plastic, a bearing shell (1) with a cylindrical sheath-shaped ring section (2) as well as a radial section (3) held in the housing part (3) adjoining this, an inner shaft (6) guided in the bearing shell (1) on a first journal (9) and a second rotatable part (11,16) guided on a second journal (10) of the bearing shell (1), surrounding the inner shaft.

Abstract: A multi-needle quilting machine (10) and method are provided, in most embodiments of which needles (132) reciprocate horizontally through material (12) supported in a vertical quilting plane (16). Two or more bridges (21,22) are provided having separate motion control. Each bridge (21,22) has a row of selectively operable stitching element pairs (90), which may be fixed to or transversely moveable on the bridges (21,22). Either the material or the bridges may be moved relative to the frame. The bridges (21,22) each move transversely and vertically with the stitching elements (90) on each bridge can operate at different speeds. Each of the needle drives (25) and, in some embodiments the looper drives (26), can be selectively activated and deactivated. Control schemes are provided to quilt continuous patterns, discrete patterns, linked multiple patterns, 360 degree patterns, closely spaced patterns. A plurality of small presser feet (158) are provided, each for one or more needles (132).

Abstract: A brake includes a rotating element and a magnet wheel mounted on the rotating element so as to rotate with the rotating element about an axis of rotation. The magnet wheel has a first side extending transversely of the axis of rotation and facing the rotating element and a second side extending transversely of the axis of rotation and facing away from the rotating element. A first axial stop interacts with a first stop section located on the first side of the magnet wheel and a second axial stop interacts with a second stop section located on the second side of the magnet wheel for limiting an axial movement of the magnet wheel relative to the rotating element to a first predetermined amount. Along each line extending parallel to the axis of rotation and extending through the first or the second axial stop, the distance between the first stop section and the second stop section is smaller than the distance between the first axial stop and the second axial stop.

Abstract: A brake includes a rotating element and a magnet wheel mounted on the rotating element so as to rotate with the rotating element about an axis of rotation. The magnet wheel has a first side extending transversely of the axis of rotation and facing the rotating element and a second side extending transversely of the axis of rotation and facing away from the rotating element. A first axial stop interacts with a first stop section located on the first side of the magnet wheel and a second axial stop interacts with a second stop section located on the second side of the magnet wheel for limiting an axial movement of the magnet wheel relative to the rotating element to a first predetermined amount. Along each line extending parallel to the axis of rotation and extending through the first or the second axial stop, the distance between the first stop section and the second stop section is smaller than the distance between the first axial stop and the second axial stop.

Abstract: The installation for the transport of helical-shaped wound springs comprises a star turret with gripper hands. The gripper hands consist of two jaws of which at least one is pivotable and is pressable with the force of a tension spring against the second. The spring produced on the winding machine is pressed by the insertion means into the gripper hand and is held firmly by this by the force of the tension spring during the transport and during the heat treatment. For the transfer of the spring to a transport device insertion jaws are pivotably connected to the transport means and push the spring out of the gripper hand, overcoming at least a part of the tension force of the tension spring, into a receiver on the transport device.

Abstract: An anchoring element (6) for anchoring a ground anchor (1) to a structural part (2) to be supported, for the purpose of enabling the intactness of a closed protective tube (4), which encloses strands (3) of the ground anchor (1) in the borehole and protects the said strands from corrosion, to be checked by applying a voltage between the strands (3) and earth and measuring the resultant current, even after the uppermost section of the ground anchor (1) has been grouted with a cement compound in a guide-through duct (13) in the anchoring element (6) and the latter has likewise been grouted in an anchor conduit (14), is made from electrically insulating material, preferably polyamide, at least to the extent that no electrically conductive connection exists between the strands (3) and the cement compound in the guide-through duct (13), on the one hand, and between the cement compound outside the said guide-through duct and the structural part (2), on the other hand.

Abstract: An actuator for a hydraulically actuated caliper disc brake having a brake shoe comprises an actuating piston of two-part construction mounted for displacement in a cylinder and acted upon by a pressure fluid. The actuator has a cup-shaped member of cast steel, the bottom of which is acted upon by the pressure-fluid, and a cylindrical core of a mechanically resistant and heat insulating material removably coaxially and having an end face pressed against the brake shoe when actuated. A plurality of thin discs of mechanically resistant material are secured to the end face of the core adjacent to the brake shoe for reducing heat transfer from the brake shoe to the piston.

Abstract: A bicycle comprises a frame made of a plastic material or aluminium, which frame comprises a structural center section and two bracing members located externally relative to a vertical plane each defined by the laterally outermost point of each foot pedal. The frame is in form of a hollow case and comprises a forward closed hollow case member, in which a handlebar stem tube and a foot pedal bearing device are molded and comprises further a rear support structure, in which the rear wheel of the bicycle and a saddle support are mounted. A fairing is provided as integral part of this frame structure increasing the aerodynamic features thereof. The structure of the frame allows together with this fairing to provide a lightweight, twisting resistant structure resistant to bending, too, which is integrable into the fairing.