Abstract: A linear delta mechanism includes a base platform, a movable platform, and a plurality of guide sets. The base platform includes a base structure and a base stand. The base stand is disposed at a center location of the base structure. The movable platform is movable with respect to the base platform. The plurality of guide sets are connected to the base platform and configured to drive the movable platform. Each of the guide sets includes a linear actuator and an actuating rod. The linear actuators of the guide sets are symmetrically disposed around the base stand. Each of the actuating rods has a first end and a second end. The first end is driven by the linear actuator, and the second end is connected to the movable platform.

Abstract: A connection member includes: a main member formed by bending a plate made of a first material having a certain strength into a predetermined shape, and having a hole to which an object to be connected is mounted; and an auxiliary member formed of a second material having a smaller specific gravity than the first material and formed thicker than the main member, jointed around the hole of the main member, and having an insertion hole through which a fastening member for fastening the object to be connected is inserted.

Abstract: A tilt-type steering apparatus includes a tilt lever, an expandable mechanism having a driving cam rotated by the tilt lever and a driven cam engaged with the driving cam, and a telescopic damper arranged to apply resistance against the rotation of the tilt lever in a direction allowing a position of a steering wheel to be adjusted. The telescopic damper is provided between a lever-side engaging portion which rotates together with the tilt lever and a cam-side engaging part of the driven cam.

Abstract: In an accelerator pedal device, a fitted portion of a pedal is inserted into a groove portion of a fitting portion by sliding the fitted portion, and then the fitted portion and the groove portion are fitted to each other. Furthermore, an engagement hook portion of the fitted portion is engaged with an engagement hole. Still further, an upper wall of the bracket contacts a stopper portion of the mount, so that the engagement hole is restrained from being displaced in a direction away from the fitted portion.

Abstract: The dual mass flywheel comprises a spring assembly (4; 104; 112; 128; 129), if necessary, with two stages of which one can include a spiral spring. Furthermore, the dual mass flywheel comprises a friction damping system (111) that applies torque independently of the rotational speed of the flywheel.

Abstract: A first sprocket is capable of engaging with a chain. The first sprocket has a first sprocket main body, a plurality of teeth disposed along a circumferential direction on the radially outer side of the first sprocket main body, and at least one shifting area. The teeth include at least one first tooth having a first maximum axial width and at least one second tooth having a second maximum axial width. The first maximum axial width is greater than the second maximum axial width. The first tooth is formed to be capable of engaging with an outer link plate of the chain. The second tooth is formed to be capable of engaging with an inner link plate of the chain.

Abstract: A power transmission device includes a casing, a first shaft, and a second shaft, wherein the first shaft has a protruding portion which protrudes from the casing, a fan is provided at the protruding portion, a fan cover configured to cover the fan has an extending portion which extends toward a bearing supporting portion of the second shaft along a side surface of the casing, and the extending portion is inclined so as to approach the side surface of the casing toward the bearing supporting portion side from the fan side.

Abstract: A fixing member has such a shape that members that constitute a telescopic cover can be fixed and immovable. The fixing member is secured to the telescopic cover by means of fastening members such as bolts. The fixing member of a telescopic-cover fixture is shaped so that the telescopic cover is maximally contracted when the fixing member is secured to the cover. For example, the fixing member may be L-shaped, U-shaped, or in the shape of a rectangular tube that covers the entire cover member.

Abstract: A countershaft-type dual clutch transmission for a vehicle has two clutches having input sides connected to a driveshaft (AN) and output sides connected respectively to one of two transmission input shafts arranged coaxial to a mainshaft axis. A sub-transmission is associated in each instance with the transmission input shafts, at least two countershafts, a plurality of gear planes to which are assigned gear ratio steps, and at least one output shaft which can be connected to the sub-transmissions via an output gear plane. Only six gear planes with at least nine assigned gear ratio steps can be realized via only four double shift elements and at least one single shift element. Each countershaft can be coupled with four gear ratio steps via double shift elements, and one of the transmission input shafts can be coupled with a gear ratio step via a single shift element.

Abstract: A torque transmission device for starting an internal combustion engine using a permanently engaged starter motor for a start-stop system. An annular gear connected with the starter motor includes a bearing for decoupling the starter motor from the engine based upon the rotational speed difference between the internal combustion engine and the starter motor. The device includes a freewheel for the speed-controlled coupling of the starter motor to the internal combustion engine so that torque is transmitted between the annular gear and the engine crankshaft. An annular gear carrier is arranged between the annular gear and the freewheel. The bearing and the freewheel are arranged radially relative to each other so that at least the freewheel and the bearing are in communication with an oil chamber of the engine. First and second seal elements are provided for sealing the engine oil chamber of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A lid opener is provided. The lid opener includes a solid body piece having a first end, the solid body piece being adapted to flex. The solid body piece can further include an annulus defined in the first end, with the annulus defining a gradually diminishing diameter from the first end. The annulus is configured to be inserted over and functionally engage a lid of a container to facilitate the removal of the lid from the container.

Abstract: This invention includes embodiments which disclose a tool implement or apparatus which may include a paint can opener implement mountable and removable from a paint brush handle, including a can opener body with a can opener end, a fastener aperture and with one or more protrusions disposed to engage a paint brush handle to which the can opener body is mounted, and a fastener sized and figured to insert through a paint brush handle aperture and fastened to the can opener body utilizing only the paint brush handle aperture and one or more protrusions to removably secure the can opener body to the paintbrush handle.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and kit for tensioning a stud in a bolted joint to a desired preload, the apparatus comprising a locking means adapted for engagement with the stud, a removable bridge member arranged to at least partially enclose the locking means and to receive the stud therethrough, a removable actuator operable to actuate the locking means through the bridge member and removable tensioning means configured to apply tension to a load bearing surface of the bridge member so as to transfer tension to the stud, such that the actuator is operable to lock the locking means when the desired preload in the stud is achieved. The invention has application in many industries, including hydropower, wind, gas and steam turbines, nuclear, metal manufacturing, mining, shipbuilding and oil & petrochemical.

Abstract: A motorized hand tool such as a cordless ratchet wrench is configured for reducing assembly and disassembly processes. The motorized hand tool includes a motor end plate that may be fastened to a drive member such as a ratchet head assembly without the use of fasteners or assembly tooling such as presses, fixtures or hammers. A flange on the motor end plate can pass through a keyway in a periphery of the ratchet head assembly and may be then be rotated out of the keyway and into a peripheral slot of the ratchet head assembly. A rib protruding inwardly from a clamshell housing portion of the tool closes the keyway to prevent the flange on the motor end plate from rotating back into the keyway.

Abstract: A hand tool, such as a motorized cordless ratchet wrench, is configured for reducing part count and reducing assembly processes. The hand tool includes a clamshell housing that may be fastened to a drive member such as a ratchet head assembly without the use of additional fasteners such as large clamp nuts or additional screw sets, for example. One or more protrusions extending inwardly from the clamshell housing engage similarly shaped voids in the ratchet head assembly. The protrusions tightly engage the ratchet head housing when the clamshell housing portions are fastened together.

Abstract: A motorized hand tool, such as a cordless ratchet wrench, is configured for reducing part count and reducing assembly processes. The motorized hand tool includes an overmolded window for a light emitting diode (LED) in a clamshell housing. An LED is secured within the clamshell housing by conductors extending from the LED that are encapsulated in rigid sleeves. The rigid sleeves provide a friction fit in a channel between fingers molded in the clamshell housing. A switch assembly of the motorized hand tool is mounted in the clamshell housing and covers channel to contains the conductors and sleeves. By containment of the rigid sleeves and conductors, the LED is located securely in the overmolded window.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for driving fastening elements into a substrate, comprising a receptacle for a fastening element, having a driving-in element which drives a fastening element in the receptacle into the substrate, a transport element which can be brought into engagement with a fastening element or a strip comprising a fastening element in order to transport the fastening element in a transporting direction into the receptacle, and a catch which has a blocking position and an enabling position, wherein the catch blocks a transporting movement of the fastening element in the blocking position and enables the transporting movement in the enabling position.

Abstract: A high-torque connection refacing tool, including a shaft, a mandrel, a primary face plate, and a torque-stop face plate.

Abstract: A food peeling device includes a housing for gripping by a user having an opening shaped and sized to receive a food item, such as the base end of a banana. At least one cutting member is contained within the housing, and has an edge for piercing the base end of the banana. The housing can have a frusto-conical shape.

Abstract: A component for peeling the coating and breaking the optical fiber, which comprises the first member made of resin material including a groove portion enabling to receive a coated optical fiber, an optical fiber cutting blade and a coat removing blade integrally formed within the groove portion, and a breaking portion in an intermediate portion, and the second member made of resin material including a groove portion corresponding to the groove portion in the first member enabling to receive a coated optical fiber, a coat removing blade corresponding to the coat removing blade in the first member, and a breaking portion in an intermediate portion corresponding to the breaking portion in the first member.

Abstract: A slicing apparatus and a weighing and classifying conveyor combination with cleanup position wherein, the elevated food article feed mechanism can be collapsed to a maintenance position, the weighing and classifying conveyor is oriented at a distance from the slicing apparatus and the slicing head cover is automatically lifted to an open cleanup position. The machine has laser intrusion detectors that are used to shut down systems when an unwanted intrusion by a person or object is detected.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an automatic electric punching apparatus that can automatically punch documents or paper sheets by lowering a screw punch blade by means of a screw while being rotated in conjunction with driving of a motor due to switching.

Abstract: The invention relates to a guide wheel arrangement for guiding two-dimensional material webs, in particular for guiding material webs or material sheets. The guide wheel arrangement comprises a guide wheel comprising an inner central hub section and an outer guide ring, which is connected to the inner hub section in a rotationally fixed manner for guiding the two-dimensional material elements, as well as an insert bushing which is to be arranged on a shaft and is concentrically inserted into the inner hub section, wherein the insert bushing is connected to the guide wheel in a rotationally fixed manner.

Abstract: Both a rake face and a flank of an edge tool have a surface structure in which a network of recesses and protuberances surrounded by the recesses are formed, the surface structure having the characteristics described below: (1) there is no solid-solid interface between the surface structure and the interior of the edge tool, (2) the surface structure has a value of a physical property that more easily permits the surface structure to be elastically or plastically deformed than a value of the physical property of the interior of the edge tool, and (3) the protuberances have such shapes that the protuberances are elastically or plastically deformed as the protuberances rub against a workpiece.

Abstract: A material removal system enabling the installation of electrical outlet boxes and junction boxes among others, includes a platen for attaching to a vibrating movement, a blade with teeth having any circular or non-circular cutting edge which attaches to the platen that vibrates the teeth multidirectionally. The system enables rapid material removal and produces a clean rectangular aperture requiring little or no modification prior to installing an outlet box.

Abstract: A foam panel cutting machine for cutting foam panels used in insulated building panels. The foam panel cutting machine has a feeder system feeds the foam panel through the cutting blades. The cutting machine additionally includes a frame, a plurality of upper rollers and a plurality of lower rollers rotationally mounted to the frame. The foam panel cutting machine can be constructed so that it may be portable. One embodiment includes the upper rollers on an adjustable head that can adjust the gap distance between the upper and lower rollers so that foam panels of various thicknesses may be cut. The cutting blade may be a hot-knife wherein the blade is heated by passing an electrical current through it. The cutting blade may have a “L” or “J” shape to cut kerfs into the foam panel that receive metal studs to form an insulated building panel.

Abstract: A method for extracting the most representative segments of a musical composition, represented by an audio signal, according to which the audio signal is preprocessed by a set of preprocessors, each if which is adapted to identify a rhythmic pattern. The output of the preprocessors that provided the most periodic or rhythmical patterns in the musical composition selected and the musical composition is divided into bars with rhythmic patterns, while iteratively checking and scoring their quality and detecting a section that is a sequence of bars with score above a predetermined threshold. Checking and scoring is iteratively repeated until all sections are detected. Then similarity matrices between all bars that belong to the musical composition are constructed, based on MFCCs of the processed sound, chromograms and the rhythmic patterns. Then equivalent classes of similar sections are extracted along the musical composition.

Abstract: An electronic device obtains a media content item that includes an audio component. The electronic device obtains inertial sensor measurements indicating physical movement of the electronic device. The electronic device selects a target tempo for presentation of the audio component in which the target tempo is based, at least in part, on the inertial sensor measurements. The electronic device presents the audio component at the target tempo while maintaining pitch of one or more frequency components of the audio component at a native pitch or within a substantially un-shifted state relative to the native pitch of the one or more frequency components.

Abstract: A tear gas-based enhancement to a fluid bed security system implemented for the purpose of inhibiting unauthorized entry or access and to provide additional time for threatened individuals to evacuate or escape a hostile assembly at the perimeter of a secured area. The system provides for the reliable and controlled application of a specified concentration of tear gas emitted in conjunction with fluidizing gas distributed through a fluid bed configuration comprising a gas distribution piping array and a plurality of fluidizable granular solids in a surrounding relationship to the gas distribution piping array.

Abstract: The invention relates to a blast-proof chamber (1, 20, 30, 60, 70) for improved handling and transport of a detonation-dangerous object, wherein the said blast-proof chamber (1, 20, 30, 60, 70) comprises an outer chamber (2, 21, 32, 61, 71) comprising an inner storage chamber (3, 22, 33, 62, 72) for storage of the detonation-dangerous object. A characteristic feature of the invention is that the inner storage chamber (3, 22, 33, 62, 72) is arranged movably in the outer chamber (2, 21, 32, 61, 71) between an open and a closed position.

Abstract: A sandwich of impact resistant material comprising: a first tile comprising a plurality of nano-particles bonded together, wherein the nano-structure of the nano-particles is present in the first tile and the first tile comprises a hardness value; a second tile comprising a plurality of nano-particles bonded together, wherein the nano-structure of the nano-particles is present in the second tile and the second tile comprises a hardness value; and a third tile comprising a plurality of nano-particles bonded together, wherein the nano-structure of the nano-particles is present in the third tile and the third tile comprises a hardness value, wherein the second tile is coupled in between the first tile and the third tile, and the second tile comprises a hardness value greater than the first tile and the third tile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an armour module for a vehicle. The armour module comprises a plurality of flexible vertical elements, a plurality of horizontal slats and a connection arrangement for supporting the armour module in a stand-off relation to the vehicle. Both the armour and its support may be flexible and can resiliently deform in response to an impact and thereafter recover.

Abstract: Armor plating is provided for armored land vehicles or watercraft, the armor having a base armor plate and an additional armor plate fixed thereto on the enemy side, such that it can be removed. A structural component can be used as a base armor plate for such vehicles, and comprises a layered structure with a core composite having an inner honeycomb core and at least one covering layer. The layered structure does not contain supporting metal layers or ceramic, hard material layers. Another essential characteristic is the use of fixture elements which are anchored in the core composite to allow additional armor plating to be detachably fixed on the enemy side. The core composite therefore essentially offers basic protection itself, while also acting as the carrier structure for interchangeable additional armor plating.

Abstract: An improved M1911 pistol, method of making an improved M1911 pistol, and system for improving performance of an M1911 pistol. Replacement parts for the M1911 pistol include stainless steel, which may be a 17-4Ph metal. Improved replacement parts include an improved frame and an improved slide.

Abstract: An automatic sear assembly for providing a large-bore rifle with full-automatic firing and/or burst firing capabilities is disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, the disclosed assembly includes an automatic sear operatively configured with a sear lever which is provided with bidirectional articulation for selectively imparting torque on the automatic sear to cause tripping thereof. For example, the disclosed assembly can be configured such that rotational deflection of the sear lever away from the automatic sear imparts no rotation thereto, whereas rotational deflection of the sear lever toward the automatic sear imparts rotation thereto. Thus, and in accordance with some embodiments, the disclosed sear assembly can be used in a rifle, for example, to utilize the force of a moving bolt carrier during a given firing cycle to initiate a subsequent firing cycle without need to release and once again operate the trigger of the rifle.

Abstract: An engine includes cylinders using pressure differences to motivate the pistons. Each cylinder has a first outlet in its' first end, the first outlet being coupled to a vacuum chamber via a first valve and a first conduit, a second outlet in the cylinder's first end, the second outlet being coupled to an air pressure chamber via a second valve and a second conduit, a third outlet in the cylinder's second end, the third outlet being coupled to the vacuum chamber via a third valve and a third conduit, and a fourth outlet in the cylinder's second end, the fourth outlet being coupled to the air pressure chamber via a fourth valve and a fourth conduit. The valves are electrically controlled by a processor. When the first and fourth valves are turned on, the piston is pulled forward by a pressure difference created by the vacuum chamber and is at the same time pushed forward by a pressure difference created by the air pressure chamber.

Abstract: A hood lifting mechanism includes a housing and a piston rod movably mounted in the housing so as to be extendible from the housing in a first direction. A retainer is secured to an exterior of the housing so as to define a cavity between the housing and the retainer. A locking member is positioned in the cavity and structured to contact the piston rod so as to impede motion of the piston rod in a second direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device that includes a natural-gas compression system having a natural-gas powered combustion engine, a compression cylinder configured to receive natural gas and output compressed natural gas, a piston disposed in the compression cylinder and configured to translate through the compression cylinder in response to mechanical power received from the natural-gas powered combustion engine, and a variable-volume head mounted to the compression cylinder and configured to vary a compressed volume of the compression cylinder. In some instances, the variable-volume head includes a head body, an adjustment screw rotatably coupled to the head body, a plug moveable in threaded engagement with the adjustment screw, and an anti-rotation device coupled to the plug, the head body, or both. The anti-rotation device may be configured to impede the plug from rotating relative to the head body as the adjustment screw rotates.

Abstract: Disclosed is piston pump (10) and piston assembly (30) for such a pump. The piston pump includes a cylinder (20) having an inner wall surface (22) formed around an axis A of the cylinder, and a piston assembly (30) for sliding along said cylinder axis, said piston assembly includes a slideable flexible seal (34) in generally sealing contact with said inner wall surface, and a seal mounting (44), said seal mounting having a plurality of circumferentially arranged members (37) moveable radially of said axis to increase or decrease the size of the seal.

Abstract: Apparatus for transforming the air exchange load of a higher air exchange rate space into the air exchange load of a lower air exchange rate space, said apparatus comprising: a housing for mounting to a surface of the higher air exchange rate space; an air inlet formed in said housing; at least one air outlet formed in said housing; a passageway extending through said housing and connecting said air inlet to said at least one air outlet; a circulation fan disposed in said passageway so as to draw the air of the higher air exchange rate space into said air inlet, through said passageway, and return that air to the higher air exchange rate space through said at least one air outlet; and a filter disposed in said passageway for purging noxious substances from the air passing through said passageway, whereby to transform the air exchange load of a higher air exchange rate space into the air exchange load of a lower air exchange rate space.

Abstract: A smoke evacuator that draws smoke generated during a medical surgical procedure away from the site at which the smoke is generated. The smoke evacuator includes a pump that draws air into a filter. A sensor internal to the filter monitors the smoke in the air stream drawn through the filter. Normally the pump runs at a low speed, a speed sufficient to draw some air in the filter. When the sensor detects the presence of an appreciable amount of smoke in the air stream the sensor sends a signal indicating the air stream is in this state to the pump controller. The controller then increases the pump speed to result in a like increase in the volume of air drawn through the smoke evacuator. Since the sensor is contained in the filter, a new sensor is installed in the system each time a new filter is installed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing H2O composite sorbers consisting of a polymeric matrix in which hygroscopic inorganic salts are dissolved, to composite sorbers consisting of hygroscopic inorganic salts dissolved in a polymeric matrix and their use for the removal of H2O from the housing of devices sensitive to the presence of H2O.

Abstract: A solids transport system for use in a flue gas desulfurization system is disclosed. Flue gas can be recycled from downstream and used as a fluidizing gas for transporting solids between different locations. Exemplary systems include fluidization slide gravity conveyors, fluidization pads in bins, and in hoppers. The flue gas is generally already at an elevated temperature, reducing power consumption needed to heat the fluidizing gas.

Abstract: Wet-scrubber for cleaning flue gas, said wet scrubber comprising. The wet scrubber comprises a first end and a second end. Furthermore, it comprises an annular wall extending between the first end and the second end so as to form a chamber having a longitudinal axis, said annular wall and said ends having an inner surface and an outer surface, where said chamber comprises an inlet opening and an outlet opening, said openings being in fluid communication and defining a downstream direction from the inlet opening to the outlet opening. Furthermore, the wet-scrubber comprises a liquid distribution system comprising at least one liquid exit aperture for distributing a liquid film on the inner surface of the chamber. Finally, the wet-scrubber further comprises means arranged to rotate the liquid film on the inner surface of the annular wall relative to the annular wall.

Abstract: A method for separating overspray produced during the painting of objects, the overspray is absorbed by an air flow and transported to a separating surface of a separating device over which a separating liquid flows. A large part of the overspray merges with the separating liquid, is transported away by said separating liquid, and is removed from the separating liquid by separation. Separating liquid is fed to the separating surface using a dispensing device, which is arranged so that the total discharge mass flow (GM) of the separating liquid is dependent at least on the viscosity of the separating liquid. Furthermore, separating liquid having a predetermined inlet mass flow (ZM) is fed to the dispensing device, wherein the inlet mass flow (ZM) of the dispensing device is equal to the total mass flow (GM), and the viscosity of the separation liquid during the operation of the separation device is calculated.

Abstract: A processing installation for the processing of bulk material has a vacuum filter insert for degassing of the bulk material. The vacuum filter insert is arranged in a casing of a screw machine downstream of the feed opening thereof and is provided with at least one filter element so that the vacuum filter insert forms a gas-permeable wall portion which defines the at least one casing bore of the screw machine. Seen in a degassing direction, a protective element comprising a plurality of through-openings is arranged upstream of the at least one filter element. The protective element acts as a granule protection for the at least one filter element and prevents granular bulk material from damaging the at least one filter element. As a result, the vacuum filter insert has a longer service life, thus ensuring a long operating time for the processing installation without interruptions.

Abstract: A processing system includes an air blower and an air manifold with a main body having an inlet coupled to the air blower and a plurality of outlet openings. Each of the outlet openings is coupled to a nozzle. An ionizer bar includes a housing, a power cable contained within the housing, and a plurality of emitter pins electrically coupled to the power cable. A cartridge includes two side plates forming a channel in which the ionizer bar is mounted. The cartridge is removably couplable to an interior of the main body of the air manifold.

Abstract: Filter media for an active field polarized media air cleaner includes two layers of dielectric material with a higher resistance air permeable screen sandwiched between the lower resistivity electric layers. The filter media may further include a mixed fiber filter layer having fibers from different sides of the triboelectric scale. The filter media may further include a layer of relatively higher density dielectric material followed by a layer of relatively lower density dielectric material.

Abstract: A method for applying a moisture barrier to a precipitator of cardboard for a two-step electrofilter, wherein the precipitator includes at least two paper bands (5) that constitute electrode elements in the precipitator, which paper bands (5) are multiply wound around a center axis of the precipitator, wherein the paper bands (5) exhibit a thin plastic layer with a thickness of 5-50 micrometers on their lateral surfaces (4), and where proximate electrode elements are arranged at a distance from one another in the radial direction of the precipitator. The method is characterized in that edge parts (6) of the paper bands (5) have a moisture-resistant substance applied to them. The material for fabricating a precipitator of cardboard for a two-step electrofilter is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system of encapsulating a hygroscopic salt tablet of the type used to absorb moisture in closed environments. Said encapsulation consists of seamless cloth, usually “non-woven”, arranged so that it includes folds that minimize the air chamber between the tablet and the covering thereof. Said arrangement allows the tablet to work more effectively than other similar ones by eliminating the resistance that the air causes to the absorption of moisture. Said tablet begins to work when the ambient moisture is greater than 55%-60% and is used inside a plastic device that has slots to absorb the moist air and has a bottom container for deposit of a brine resulting from the process of absorbing moisture.