Abstract: A structural improvement of chain wheel dismounting kit comprises a chuck matching stem, a screw rod, a bushing collar bloc and a matching clutch nut, wherein: a grooved rim being circularly carved on said flanged head for being looped with said elastic washer; a spring steel sleeve splinting around the shank of the chuck matching stem, and a cushion ball being placed between the fitting end of the chuck matching stem and the bottom in the cone socket of the screw rod during assembling the chuck matching stem with said cone socket of said screw rod.

Abstract: A riveting system is operable to join two or more workplaces with a rivet. In another aspect of the present invention, a self-piercing rivet is employed. Still another aspect of the present invention employs an electronic control unit and one or more sensors to determine a riveting characteristic and/or an actuator characteristic.

Abstract: An improved cooling of an electronic component loaded to a printed circuit board, wherein the PCB comprises at its upper side at least one electronic component, and at least one heat conducting member inserted into a through-hole of the PCB, wherein the HCM extends from the upper side to the lower side of the PCB and has a thermal contact to the components.

Abstract: A method includes coupling a cylinder head to a cylinder block. A valve member is then moved into a valve pocket defined by the cylinder head such that a first stem portion of the valve member engages an actuator. A first portion of the biasing member is then disposed against a second stem portion of the valve member, the second stem portion being opposite the first stem portion. An end plate is then coupled to the cylinder head such that a second portion of the biasing member engages the end plate.

Abstract: According to the present invention, an outer lever (1) of a finger lever (2) that can be switched to different lifts for at least one gas exchange valve is made by a deep drawing method. A salient feature of the invention is that through a special trimming operation of the cup-shaped base body (16) that is formed in a first step of the method, running contact surfaces (14, 15) for cams, preferably high-lift cams, are generated on upper sides (12, 13) of arms (4, 5) of the outer lever (1). Through the deep drawing method of the invention, only relatively low fabrication costs are to be expected.

Abstract: Scrolls made from one or more near-net shaped powder metal processes either wholly or fabricated together from sections. Both “conventional” press and sinter methods and metal injection molding methods will be described.

Abstract: A plate member constituting a channel unit of an ink jet recording head has a metal plate which is produced by rolling an etchable material, and a polymer film which is laminated onto one face of the metal plate. The long side is perpendicular to the rolling direction of the metal plate. Warpage which easily occurs in the longitudinal direction is suppressed by the rigidity which is large in a direction perpendicular to the rolling direction.

Abstract: In optimum number of teeth setting method for a helical gear pair and the helical gear pair manufactured on the basis of the set optimum number of teeth of each helical gear of the helical gear pair, a sound pressure level of a gear sound is compared with the sound pressure level of an audible limit with respect to a meshing frequency of the helical gear pair at a predetermined vehicle speed of an automotive vehicle in which the helical gear pair is mounted to select a frequency region in which the calculated sound pressure of the gear sound is relatively low to the sound pressure level of the audible limit, and number of teeth of each helical gear of the helical gear pair corresponding to the selected frequency region is set to an optimum number of teeth of each helical gear of the helical gear pair.

Abstract: A method for producing a bicycle wheel rim is disclosed. The method involves extruding a thin-walled, hollow body having the cross-sectional shape of the rim and an integral external tab. The walls of the hollow body are sufficiently thin that a length of the hollow body without the external tab is subject to buckling when roll formed to produce a rim. The tab is so positioned and sized that the hollow body with the integral external tab is not subject to buckling when roll formed. A portion of the extrusion is then rolled to a circular shape; the circular portion is cut from the extrusion; the free ends are connected, and the external tab is removed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making a multi-piece vehicle interior trim panel. In at least one embodiment, the method comprises providing a major panel having a major substrate, a sprayed urethane major skin layer disposed over at least a portion of the major substrate, and a foam layer between the major substrate and the major skin layer. The method further includes forming a minor panel by spraying polyurethane material proximate a relatively small mold surface to form a sprayed urethane minor skin layer, spraying expandable polyurethane material onto the minor skin layer to form a first resilient layer, placing a mounting substrate onto the first resilient layer, and spraying expandable polyurethane material onto the first resilient layer and the mounting substrate to form a second resilient layer. The method further comprises removing the minor panel from the mold and securing the minor panel to the major panel portion.

Abstract: A nail clipper whose jaws are configured to reduce the risk of clipping the tip of a toe or finger when trimming the nail thereof. The clipper includes first and second jaws, with the second jaw opposing the first jaw and being sufficiently adjacent the first jaw to define a gap therebetween for receiving the nail of a finger or toe. The clipper further includes a feature for pivoting the first and second jaws toward each other. A blade is provided on the first jaw and extends toward the second jaw, and a plate is provided on the second jaw so as to oppose the blade of the first jaw. The plate has a planar surface against which the blade abuts when the first jaw is fully pivoted toward the second jaw by the pivoting feature. As such, only one of the jaws is formed to have a cutting feature (blade), so that the jaws cooperate to cut through a nail from only one side of the nail.

Abstract: A wire stripper includes a first blade seat, a second blade seat movable relative to the first blade seat, a first stripping blade mounted on an inner face of the first blade seat, a second stripping blade mounted on an inner face of the second blade seat and pivotally connected with the first stripping blade, a first cutting blade mounted on the inner face of the second blade seat, and a second cutting blade mounted on the inner face of the second blade seat. Thus, the wire stripper can be used to cut, strip and press a wire, so that the wire stripper has multiple functions, thereby facilitating a user operating the wire stripper.

Abstract: A paper trimmer and lighting system for a paper trimmer is provided.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for cutting through a mass of consumer ice extruded out of a nozzle. The cutting means includes an elongated blade, where that part which has contact with the ice mass during operation has a substantially greater electrical resistance per unit length in the longitudinal direction than those parts which do not have contact with the ice mass, and means for applying an electrical potential over the length of the blade, so that the variation in the electrical resistance of the blade results in that the electrical heating per unit length of the blade is substantially greater in that part which during operation has contact with the ice mass than in the parts which do not have contact with the ice mass.

Abstract: A pocket knife comprising a handle with opposed first and second handle end portions, a first blade with an opening and first and second liners. Each of the first and second liners has a liner bushing opening. A stepped bushing having a first portion having a first outside surface, a second portion having a second outside surface and a third portion having a third outside surface is provided. The stepped bushing has a bushing opening. The second portion and third portion of the stepped bushing are positioned in liner bushing openings in the first and second liners to locate the stepped bushing in the pocket knife. The first blade is pivotally connected to the first portion such that the first blade can be pivoted on the first outside surface between open and closed positions. A pin extends through the bushing opening and the bushing opening has clearance such that the pin can be compressed during assembly of the pocket knife, and the pin is for holding the pocket knife together.

Abstract: A knife includes a handle and a blade coupled to the handle so as to be movable between an open position in which the blade extends from the handle, and a closed position, in which the blade is received within the handle. A detent mechanism is configured to resist movement of the blade from the closed position toward the open position while less than a threshold bias is applied to the blade toward the open position, but to release the blade to move toward the open position when at least the threshold bias is applied to the blade toward the open position. The threshold bias is of such a degree that, when the blade is released by the detent mechanism, sufficient energy is imparted by the bias to the blade to carry the blade from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: A hand tool such as a fillet knife or limb saw with a blade that is longer than the handle has a blade guard arm that shields the blade when in the closed position. The blade guard arm is longitudinally slidable in the tool handle and engages the blade tang when the blade is in the open position, thereby locking the blade open.

Abstract: A knife includes a handle and a blade coupled to the handle so as to be movable between an open position in which the blade extends from the handle, and a closed position, in which the blade is received within the handle. An assisted opening mechanism is operatively coupled between the blade and the handle, and is configured to provide an opening-assist to the blade. An engagement mechanism is also provided, which is switchable between an engaged condition, in which the assisted opening mechanism is enabled, and a disengaged condition, in which the assisted opening mechanism is disabled such that it does not provide an opening assist to the blade.

Abstract: A cutter apparatus includes a housing sized to be hand-held, the housing including a channel and openings adjacent to the channel at three different sides of the housing, and a blade carrier sized to fit within and slide along the channel, the blade carrier including three engaging portions that extend from the openings such that a force bearing upon any of the portions can cause the blade carrier to slide along the channel.

Abstract: In order to provide lubricant to scissors (1), which is available to the scissors (1) over a long period of time as a deposit in the area of the hinge (2), we recommend that at least one arm (3, 4) be provided with a drain (11), which empties into the slot (9), that the drain (11) border the moving face (10), and that the drain (11) be surrounded by a wall (12). The drain (11) can be milled into the arm (3, 4) to thus be filled with lubricant (FIG. 2).

Abstract: A pair of scissors comprises a first blade, a second blade pivotally secured to the first blade, at least a retainer installed on at least one of the first and second blades, the retainer having a base, on an outer surface of the base formed at least a locking portion. At least a locking block installed on at least one of the first and second blades, the locking block having at least a connecting hole, on an inner surface of the connecting hole formed at least a locking portion, two pairs of scissors are secured to each other in such a manner that the retainer of the first scissors is locked in connecting hole of the second scissors, and the locking portion of the base is engaged with the locking portion of the connecting hole.

Abstract: In order to clean hair clippings from the joint (2) of scissors (1), it is proposed that at least one scissor half (3, 4) be designed to have a depression (11) to flush out the joint (2), said depression ending in a slot (9) of the joint (2), wherein the depression (11) is enclosed by a pivot area (10), wherein the depression (11) is at least partially surrounded by a wall (12), and wherein the depression (11) has an outlet (14) for the cleaning agent to drain off (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A buffering member retaining device for a pair of hairdressing scissors, comprises: a first handle portion, a second handle portion pivotally connected to the first handle portion, and a buffering member is affixed to one of the first and second handle portions by a retaining member. When the first and second handle portions move close to each other, the buffering member will press against the abutment surface of another one of the first and second handle portions, thus preventing the two handle portions from impacting each other and causing noise. The retaining member is partially embedded in the buffering member and partially protrudes out of the buffering member. The buffering member is defined with a slot through which a screwdriver is allowed to rotate the retaining member.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool includes an elongated operation rod having opposite ends to which a working unit and a forearm support are mounted respectively, and first and second handles are mounted to the operation rod and are spaced from each other. The second handle includes a first handgrip portion coupled to the operation rod and a second handgrip portion coupled to the first handgrip portion. The second handgrip portion is provided with a free end. The first handgrip portion cooperates with the forearm support for supporting the forearm of a user's hand that holds the first handgrip portion for performing one-handed operation of the tool, while the second handgrip portion cooperates with the first handle for providing a user with two-handed operation, where two hands of the user hold the first and second handles respectively.

Abstract: A blade for a rotary cutter includes a rigid body having an attachment end, a cutting end, a first edge and a second edge. A first contact edge is positioned where the first edge meets the cutting end. A second contact edge is positioned where the second edge meets the cutting end. At least two cutting teeth are sequentially spaced along an arcuate cutting path at the cutting end of the body. Each of the cutting teeth strike vegetation sequentially and are sheltered from impact damage by one of the first contact edge or the second contact edge.

Abstract: A cutting blade is used for press-cutting a stack of layered sheets and has an edge portion formed of a high-speed steel powder sintered body.

Abstract: A portable band saw has a main housing and a saw band circulating within the main housing. A motor for driving the saw band is disposed within a motor housing that is mounted to the main housing. The main housing defines an opening across which the saw band moves in order to cut a workpiece. A battery for driving the motor is mounted to a motor receiving portion of the motor housing. The motor receiving portion has a width corresponding to the width of the opening and opposing to the opening in the forward and rearward directions.

Abstract: A reciprocating saw of the present invention compromises: a main handle, two side shells, a base plate, a saw blade, and further comprises an auxiliary handle. The auxiliary handle is detachably installed to one of the side shells, and forms a predetermined angle therebetween. Accordingly, an operator can hold the main handle with one hand and hold the auxiliary handle with the other hand during cutting, such that it is much easier to keep balance, and makes the cutting more accurate and comfortable. The reciprocating saw disclosed in the present invention solves previous problems by allowing for steady operation and more control over cutting direction accuracy. It also provides more comfortable gradient cutting.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a semi-automatic pencil sharpener comprising a sharpening body and a blade; the sharpening body has a conical bore with a throughslot for allowing shavings to go out; and the blade is disposed outside the sharpening body on one side of the shavings throughslot; an external housing is disposed outside the sharpening body; the external housing comprises a pencil fixation casing and a rotation casing which can rotate opposite to each other; the pencil fixation casing and the rotation casing are removably engaged with each other. The present pencil sharpener can be operated with one hand. It is convenient to use in comparison with available products and has a high degree of automation. Pencil shavings produced from pencil sharpening using the present invention can be stored in the pencil sharpener without falling out affecting hygiene. The present invention is therefore relatively easy to clean up and is environmental friendly.

Abstract: A razor assembly is provided that includes a razor cartridge with one or more razor blades, a shaving aid body, a handle, and a linkage pivotally connected to the handle. The linkage is connected to the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body in a manner such that the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body are moveable relative to the handle. Movement of one of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body in a first direction causes the other of the razor cartridge or the shaving aid body to move in a second direction substantially opposite the first direction. As a result, the positions of the shaving aid body and the razor cartridge are continuously adjusted to maintain the contact surface of the shaving aid body approximately co-planar with the cutting edges of the razor blades within the razor cartridge.

Abstract: An angle measuring device comprising a rotating device which includes a signal-generating regular element, at least one signal-generating irregular element, and at least one sensor for acquiring the signals. The irregular element has a double extension compared to the regular element.

Abstract: A machine vision vehicle wheel alignment system optical target assembly incorporating an adaptor for attachment of an optical target to a vehicle wheel assembly. The adaptor includes at least three contact points for abutment against surfaces of a vehicle wheel assembly, and an attachment mechanism configured to grip surfaces of a tire mounted to the wheel rim to hold the optical target assembly in contact with the wheel assembly surface. The optical target is secured to the adaptor, and maintained in a fixed relationship to the wheel assembly thereby during a vehicle wheel alignment measurement procedure.

Abstract: An optical pet guiding apparatus is provided with a light emitting section for emitting a light beam in a specified direction, direction changing sections for changing the facing direction of the light emitting section in a two-dimensional direction, and motors for causing the direction changing sections to change the facing direction of the light emitting section. The direction changing sections include a transversely changing section for rotating the light emitting section about a vertically extending shaft and a vertically changing section for rotating the light emitting section about a transversely extending shaft, and moves a light beam as a spotlight on a floor surface to guide a pet.

Abstract: A combination red dot sight (reflex sight) and electronic range indicator displayed in a sighting element. The sighting element is housed in a body which includes lens elements and a light source for the red dot sight as well as an optical display for the range indicator. A processor for the red dot sight and the range indicator are housed in a frame. A user interface includes indicia for varying the intensity of the light source for the red dot sight as well as activate the range indicator. Alternately, the range indicator may be activated by a button positioned remotely, such as on the firearm or bow and may be wired to the range indicator circuit or communicate via wireless transmission. An emitting lens and a receiving lens are optically connected via a range finding circuit to the processor.

Abstract: A measuring apparatus including a measuring device, such as a laser measuring device with a housing, which is detachably connected to a tripod including a tripod head and emanating therefrom tripod legs which are height-adjustable and can pivot on swivel or pivot joints and which are formed of telescoping inner and outer tubes which can be fixed in a desired position in relation to one another by means of a locking element such as a union nut. At least two of the tripod legs can be put together to form a height-adjustable, clampable supporting rod extending between two boundaries spaced apart from one another.

Abstract: A precise center and edge finder in which the position of the center or edge of a workpiece or an aperture thereon is directly located with respect to a work tool. In one embodiment, the finder has a shank for attachment to a chuck. In another embodiment, the shank has a chamber for receiving a nozzle or other projecting work component. A laser diode directs a beam of light toward the workpiece. The beam of light projects a fine dot in direct alignment with the centerline of the work tool to the center or edge of the workpiece. A dot adjusting unit can be used to adjust the intensity and size of the dot. Alternatively, the finder projects a ring-shaped light to directly align an aperture on the workpiece with the work tool or a cross-hair shaped light to align the workpiece with an x-y axis of the work tool.

Abstract: A device for marking a plurality of marks includes a marking line having a plurality of marking elements disposed at predetermined intervals; a marking medium container housing a marking medium and a reeling means, said marking medium container having an aperture for dispensing and retracting said line. The marking elements are marker balls adapted to adhere to chalk. The marker balls are disposed in pairs having first and second marker balls which are separated by one and one-half inches along said marking line, and in which subsequent ones of said pairs are spaced such that the first marker ball of each pair is separated from an adjacent first marker ball of an adjacent pair by a distance of sixteen inches. In a second embodiment, the spacing between adjacent first marker balls is twenty four inches, and in a third embodiment the spacing between adjacent first marker balls is a distance of nineteen and three-sixteenth inches.

Abstract: A tool for qualitatively measuring a feature of a skate blade.

Abstract: A surface curvature measuring apparatus includes a platform and a magnetically attractable curvature-measuring module. The platform has a rotary mechanism to mount and to rotate a sample object. The magnetically attractable curvature-measuring module includes a fixed guiding member, a movable measuring member and a magnetically attractable slide track. The movable measuring member includes a magnetic slide to attract the magnetically attractable slide track, and a measuring rod to be in contact with an undersurface of the sample object. The magnetic slide attracts the magnetically attractable slide track but the movable measuring member disposed between the fixed guiding member and the magnetically attractable slide track is capable of moving upwardly or downwardly. When the sample object rotates, a downward stress exerted by the sample object presses on the measuring rod such that the movable measuring member is moved downwardly to appear positions of the undersurface, and subsequently stopped.

Abstract: A probe (10) for a machine tool has a switch (32) or other sensor for connecting its battery power supply in response to movement of the probe. In a preferred embodiment, the switch responds to rotation of the probe in the machine tool spindle. The switch (32) is responsive to linear accelerations, but is mounted in the probe so as to respond also to the rotation. A circuit is provided to discriminate between the rotation and linear movements.

Abstract: Transmission of power and/or signal across a machine tool spindle shank is disclosed. Contacts (340) on the shank are connectable to tracks (24/22) on the spindle (210). A circuit (e.g. FIG. 15) is used to determine the orientation of the contacts relative to the tracks when the shank is inserted in an unknown orientation into the spindle.

Abstract: A device for holding together a measuring tape and a cutting blade. This device comprises a flat shaped housing which includes a first shallow cavity into which a first portion of the cutting blade can be inserted; a second cavity in the shape of a slot, into which the tape bracket can be inserted; a cover hingedly attached to the housing for covering the first cavity; and a snap latch mechanism for locking the cover to, or unlocking it from, the housing. The device also comprises a blade safeguard shield attached by a hinge to the housing, for optionally covering the unshielded portion of the blade when the device is not in use.

Abstract: A measuring tool has a slider (3) supported to a body frame (1) and a feeding mechanism (4) for moving the slider in axial direction. The feeding mechanism includes: an outer roller (41) rotatably supported to the body frame (1); a forward feed roller (42) disposed between the outer roller (41) and the slider (3) at a position closer to a forward side of the slider (3) relative to the outer roller (41); a reverse feed roller (43) disposed at a position on a reverse side; a roller holder (45) supporting these feed rollers to allow them to move along the circumference around the axis of the outer roller; a first leaf spring (44) that biases these feed rollers toward the slider side; and a power transmitter (46) connecting the outer roller (41) to these feed rollers to transmit the rotation of the outer roller to the feed rollers.

Abstract: A novel cleaning device for removing the particles and residual chemicals from the surfaces of optical objects is provided herein. The cleaning device mainly integrates a driving mechanism for spinning the object to be cleaned, and an advancing mechanism to lift the object in and out of the cleaning device. The driving mechanism has adjustment means for adjusting the level of the object so that the object could be rotated at very high speed but with superior stability. The advancing mechanism reduces manual intervention in the cleaning process and thereby reduces the possibility of contamination to the object after it is cleaned.

Abstract: The invention of a control panel of a laundry processing machine not only allows control substrate's space efficiency to be increased, by having a LED supporter that possesses control transfer section which has the ability to transfer control commands through buttons, but also has the advantage of allowing the control panels to be smaller and that allows more diverse designs to be materialized.

Abstract: A through air dryer (TAD) fabric having a composite configuration whereby side fabric portions made of a more resistant material are woven to the main body portion of the fabric. Side fabric portions that are not protected from the paper web, and therefore exposed to harsher environmental conditions than the portion of the fabric covered by the paper web, deteriorate faster. By replacing the side portions that are exposed to harsher environment with more resistant material, the TAD fabric will last longer.

Abstract: An idea for a heating unit designed to keep your whole body warm after taking a shower or bath, plus dry you off without the use of a towel which will also save on the environment. I believe it will be usefull at: 1. HOME 2. Nursing Homes 3. Hospitals 4. Hotels 5. and Locker Rooms.

Abstract: The invention makes provision for the weight of the contents of the drum to be continuously determined. As a result, the weight of the dry laundry in the drum and the weight of the liquid required for washing can be determined. The weight determination also makes it possible to determine the residual moisture content of the laundry, identify an unbalance and/or assist batch division. The spin dryer (10) or laundry centrifuge preferably rests on its feet (19) by means of weight sensors, that is to say is weighed. In this way, the weight of the contents of the drum as well as dynamic forces which are produced when the loaded drum is driven in rotation can be established in a simple and reliable manner.

Abstract: A continuous process and a system for drying solid organic substances in an aqueous phase or a mixed (water/organic solvent) phase, which includes feeding a continuous stream of such substances into a continuous drier, to obtain a continuous output stream of dried powder material and steam at a temperature in excess of 100° C. for delivery to an apparatus separating the powder material from the steam. A continuous run of the powder material and a continuous run of steam are discharged from the apparatus for recirculation to the drier, with the steam pressure inside the drier and the separating apparatus kept constant at a value to ensure that substantially no oxygen is present, or that the powder material cannot be ignited. The recirculation is carried out by continuous drawing, downstream of the separating apparatus, an amount of steam corresponding to the amount of steam generated within the drier.

Abstract: A drum assembly of a laundry dryer includes a cylindrical drum main body formed through a seam-welding process, a drum head including a main head rim having a predetermined width in a direction toward a center of the drum main body, the main head rim being coupled to a first end of the drum main body and provided with a plurality of elevated portion, and a support sleeve bent from an end of the main head rim, a drum rear wall coupled to a second end of the drum main body and provided with a plurality of hot wind introducing holes, and a lift coupled to an inner circumference of the drum main body to lift the laundry.