Abstract: A resin removal tooling system for electric generator parallel rings including: a non-rotating sheath; a shaft mounted in the non-rotating sheath; a cleaning ball attached to the shaft, the non-rotating sheath positioning the cleaning ball; a high speed motor coupled to the shaft for rotating the shaft; a variable power supply connected to the high speed motor; and a tachometer for measuring a rotational speed of the high speed motor and the cleaning ball. A process of cleaning resin out of an electrical generator parallel ring including the following steps: inserting a cleaning ball mounted on a shaft into the parallel ring; verifying a location of the cleaning ball; rotating the shaft; measuring a rotational speed of the cleaning ball with a tachometer; and removing resin with the cleaning ball.

Abstract: A method of removing aircraft mastic includes contacting a cutting head with a body of aircraft mastic within a fuel tank of an aircraft, and vibrating the cutting head with a pneumatic vibrator to cut away the mastic without scratching the metal components to which the mastic is adhered.

Abstract: A power tool (10) is provided having a plastic casing (12) and a scraper blade (14). The blade (14) is caused to reciprocate by an internal low power rotary motor (24) which drives a cylinder cam (28) having a sinusoidal cam track (34). A pair of studs (36) ride in the cam track (34), and drive the reciprocal movement of the blade (14). The tool (10) is substantially sealed against liquid ingress by means of an elastomeric membrane within the casing (12), and may be used as a marine growth remover, for defouling boats and the like.

Abstract: A tiles or bricks shoveling device includes a body having front wheels and rear wheels, and a handle is connected to a rear end of the body. A motor is connected to the body and drives a circular member by its eccentric shaft. A block is fixed to the body and two posts movably extend through the block. A front board and a rear board are connected to the front and rear ends of the posts. Two springs are connected to the two posts to return the rear board. A shoveling blade is connected to the front end of the front board such that when the motor is activated, the posts are moved reciprocally and the shoveling blade moves linearly back and forth with the front board to shovel the tiles and bricks up.

Abstract: A cleansing method of fluid-supply apparatus and cleansing module using the same is disclosed. First, a cleansing module is fixed to the fluid-supply apparatus to be cleansed for disposing the nozzles of the fluid-supply apparatus in the cleansing tank of the cleansing module. Second, a liquid used for cleansing is supplied inside the cleansing tank, and ultrasonic-wave vibration of the liquid is provided to remove plug stuck on the nozzles. Later, plug remained on the nozzles is scraped down and meanwhile the waste liquid is drawn out of the cleansing tank for further improving cleansing efficiency of the cleansing method. By using the cleansing method of the present invention, plug on the nozzles of the fluid-supply apparatus can be effectively removed and consequently lifetime of the fluid-supply apparatus is extended. Additionally, the cleansing method is capable of dramatically reducing working time required and of increasing efficiency of cleansing fabrication process.

Abstract: Attachment apparatus and method for interlocking attachment of a scraper blade with a drive shaft of a scraped surface heat exchanger includes a blade having dual attachment beams and a central locking member, and at least one pin having dual fingers each for interlocking with a respective attachment beam.

Abstract: A paint stripper (1) for scraping away paint includes a stripper blade that has a handle (2). The paint stripper is characterized by a combination of causing the stripper blade (3) to move in a forward direction (A) and a return direction (B) generally parallel with the longitudinal direction of the handle (2). The stripper (1) includes hot air generating elements such in that the hot air is intended to exit in the vicinity of the blade (3) of the stripper, wherewith paint that has been heated by the hot air is scraped away in response to movement of the blade (3).

Abstract: A rifle bolt cleaning tool comprising a single piece of material with an annular bolt scraping chamber comprising a bottom and two inner walls that extend from the bottom of the scraping chamber upward and spread outward to form two top surfaces of the scraping chamber. The inner walls of the scraping chamber are concave in shape so as to fit snugly around a tail end of a rifle bolt. The distance between the two inner walls of the scraping chamber is roughly equivalent to the outside diameter of a rifle bolt. The inner walls of the scraping chamber extend upward from the bottom of the scraping chamber by a distance that is slightly greater than the length of the tail end of the bolt.

Abstract: A nozzle cleaner having a configuration for centering a cutter thereof with respect to a welding nozzle. The nozzle cleaner peels off sputter from an inner peripheral surface of a welding nozzle by inserting the cutter toward the inner peripheral surface of the welding nozzle, and then rotating the cutter. The nozzle cleaner includes a guide mechanism to center the welding nozzle with respect to the cutter. The guide mechanism includes an insertion-side roller unit and a cutter-side roller unit, each having a pair of guide rollers having a smaller diameter portion and a pair of enlarged diameter portions. The enlarged diameter portions guide the welding nozzle to the vicinity of the central position of the corresponding smaller diameter portion. The facing guide rollers of the cutter-side roller unit and of the insertion-side roller unit are arranged in arrangement directions orthogonal to each other, respectively.

Abstract: A bedding removal apparatus for removing bedding material in livestock free stalls is attached to a vehicle such as a skid steer. The bedding removal apparatus includes an auger configured to extend into the bedding of the free stall and draw the bedding toward a curb. The bedding removal apparatus includes a scraper engaging an inner end of the auger to remove bedding from the auger and deposit the bedding into the alley. The auger is mounted to a shaft which is positioned at an angle with respect to the curb and a movable frame to which the shaft is attached. The shaft may be angled down and forward with respect to the movable frame. A fixed frame is mounted to the vehicle and the movable frame is pivotably attached to the fixed frame. An actuator is configured to raise the movable arm from a position with the auger engaging the bedding to a raised position for movement or maneuvering of the vehicle.

Abstract: A handheld modular mechanized windshield scraper with a rotating brush attachment to remove snow, and a rotating scraper blade attachment to scrape ice and frost from the windshield and window panes. The unit can have a built-in power source or can be connected directly to the power outlet of the automobile.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine for scraping away sediment or the like deposited on the bottom of a gallery. The machine comprises: a first movable body suitable for moving over the bottom portion of the wall of the gallery; first movement means for moving said first movable body; scraper means for detaching sediment from the bottom; first buffer storage means mounted on said first movable body; first transfer means for transferring detached sediment into said first storage means; second transfer means for transferring sediment stored in said first buffer storage means to the outside of said first movable body; a second movable body; second movement means; and second storage means mounted on said second movable body to collect the transferred sediment.

Abstract: A cutter blade cuts an adhesive tape and then returns to its standby position. Thereafter, a cleaning unit moves to a position below the cutter blade, and the cutter blade moves downward to a predetermined height. Herein, a cleaning member impregnated with a wash liquid is pierced with the cutter blade in order to clean an adherent on the cutter blade. Each time the cutter blade cleaning process is executed, the pierced position of the cleaning member with the cutter blade is changed.

Abstract: An apparatus for moving debris such as chicken manure away from a wall including a frame assembly movable across a floor, a scraping member suspended from the frame assembly and a guide member connected to the scraping member. The scraping member is arranged for scraping debris away from the wall and causing movement of the scraping member and frame assembly toward the wall when the frame assembly is moved in a predetermined direction across the floor. The guide member causes movement of the scraping member away from the wall and around objects projecting out from the wall such as support beams.

Abstract: A floor stripping machine having the electric motor and hydraulic pump placed just aft of the blade engages adds weight to the blade and provides for a narrower more compact design with a lower center of gravity for better maneuverability and ease of access to narrow halls, doorways and rooms. A battery powered floor stripping machine may have batteries stored in the housing under the seat and have auxiliary batteries behind the seat on top of the housing for easy of removing the batteries for recharging. Additional batteries and or weights can be used on either side of the housing. In alternative embodiments the floor stripping machine can be remote controlled. Battery management with the auxiliary batteries being recharged during the day allows for eight hours of use. A trunk may store batteries, which can be slid onto a trailing cart to change batteries.

Abstract: A debris removal tool is generally provided with a head unit having a base plate, at least one cutting tooth and a drive unit for rotating the base plate. A flex plate may be provided for biasing the base plate with respect to an axis of rotation. The cutting teeth may be removably and pivotably coupled with the base plate. An elongated handle may be provided for use with the head unit and may be pivotably secured there too. Rechargeable and disposable power sources may be used with the drive unit. Various embodiments that incorporate functional grips and brushes are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided to remove matte-sticking adhered to an inner surface of an inclined rear jacket of an exhaust gas hood for collecting exhaust gas discharged during the converter operation in copper smelting. Scraping means 10a˜10f are each provided with a scraping part 20 for scraping off matte-sticking by moving slidably across the inner surface of the rear jacket 8 by driving means 11 from a sidewall of the exhaust gas hood to at least over the centerline L of the width of the rear jacket 8. The scraping means are arranged in pairs at both right and left sidewalls of the exhaust gas hood 6 in multiple levels along the inclination of the rear jacket 8, thereby allowing the matte-sticking adhered to the rear jacket 8 to be removed over almost its entire surface.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a gutter-cleaning device comprises a housing containing an impeller drive facility, the housing configured to fit into a gutter, an impeller, disposed at an end of the housing and driven by the impeller drive facility, and a transport facility for transporting the housing along the gutter

Abstract: A apparatus for removing surface coverings, includes a shaft having a first end and a second end; a sleeve slidably mounted on the first end of the shaft; a clevis pivotably mounted on a first end of the sleeve; a drive mechanism for shifting a rod between a first rod position and a second rod position relative to the shaft; and a blade mounted on the clevis and extending away from the shaft. The clevis is secured to the rod, such that as the rod moves between the first rod position and the second rod position, the clevis pivots on the sleeve, and the sleeve slides on the shaft to shift a leading edge of the blade between a first edge position and a second edge position.

Abstract: A device for scraping a wall of a settling tank includes a mobile carrier having opposite ends defining a front-to-rear axis of the carrier, the carrier configured to travel along the top of a wall of a settling tank. At least one scraper blade is carried by the carrier and projects downwardly therefrom. A bottom portion of each of the blades includes a scraping edge facing in a travel direction of the carrier and having a height dimensioned to scrape a band of built-up solids from a surface of the wall.

Abstract: This relates generally to devices used in the removal of excess spray-applied insulation from building components, and more particularly to a variable-length roller assembly for rotary scrubbers used in the removal of such excess insulation. The variable-length roller assembly for a rotary scrubber comprises a base roller assembly defining opposite outer ends and at least one extension roller also defining opposite ends. One end of the at least one extension roller is preferably adapted for removable connection with at least the outer ends of the base roller assembly. The at least one extension roller preferably comprises a plurality of extension rollers, with each defining opposite ends. One end of each extension roller is adapted for removable connection with the outer ends of the base roller assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for removing coverings laid on even surfaces, comprising a support frame (10) for mounting driving wheels (16) and for accommodating a motor (17) and a gear (18) for driving the driving wheels (16), and comprising a motor-driven separating knife (25). According to the invention it is provided that at least one loosely rotatable support element (21) is arranged on the support frame (11) parallel to the driving wheels (16).

Abstract: Attachment apparatus and method for interlocking attachment of a scraper blade with a drive shaft of a scraped surface heat exchanger includes a blade having dual attachment beams and a central locking member, and at least one pin having dual fingers each for interlocking with a respective attachment beam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for wine pomace extraction from wine processing tanks in a manner so as to minimize maceration of the wine pomace so as not to taint wine entrained within the pomace. In the present invention, wine pomace is mechanically transported out the processing tank by a conveyor means. Wine pomace is guided into the collecting path of the conveyor means by a mechanical sweeper attached to the conveyor means. In a preferred embodiment, a conveyor with sweeper wing attachments is mounted on a portable cart. The invention is positioned into the processing tank through an entry portal and secured to a tank containing pomace. The conveyor transports pomace to a receiver bin until the majority of pomace is extracted. Sweeper wings are deployed to guide remaining pomace into the collecting path of the conveyor.

Abstract: A rail scraper is provided and includes a mounting plate attachable to the front of a dump truck transfer dump body, an extender attached to said plate, and a scraper attached to said extender that can be raised and lowered by said extender. A rail scraper can further be provided with a second extender attached to said plate, and a second scraper attached to said second extender. An extender for a rail scraper can be a pneumatic cylinder with an extension arm. A rail scraper can further be provided with an air valve, an air reservoir tank, and tubing connecting said tank, valve, and cylinder.

Abstract: A motorized floor stripper for stripping a floor covering away from a floor surface. The floor stripper has wheels and a motor mounted to a frame. An operator uses handles on the frame to move the floor stripper across the floor. The motor is coupled to an eccentric driver, which may be an eccentric cam. The eccentric driver is coupled in turn to a driven member. The driven member is coupled to the frame at a coupling point, and a working element such as a blade is attached to the driven member opposite the eccentric driver. When the motor drives the eccentric driver, the driven member drives the working element in a motion that depends on the configuration of the eccentric driver, the driven member, and the coupling point. By adjusting the location of the coupling point relative to the frame, the operator may adjust the motion of the working element to achieve a motion particularly suitable for removing the floor covering that is being stripped away from the floor.

Abstract: The cutting assembly functions to sever the urethane bed bonding a windshield to a vehicle. The assembly comprises a reciprocating air gun connected with a cutting blade by a shaft. The blade has a straight front cutting edge about 4 inches in width. The blade is reciprocated in and out of the bed to sever it.

Abstract: A machine for scraping a floor covering from a floor has rear drive wheels and a forward blade assembly. Arms which each rotate independently on the frame at one end are connected to the blade assembly which independently rotate on their other ends. Thus, the blade is able to float and follow the contour of the floor even if the wheels and blade are riding on an uneven surface. The pitch and elevation of the blade assembly can be changed individually or simultaneously without inhibiting the floating motion of the blade assembly.

Abstract: A machine for scraping a floor covering from a floor has rear drive wheels and a forward blade assembly. Arms which each rotate independently on the frame at one end are connected to the blade assembly which independently rotate on their other ends. Thus, the blade is able to float and follow the contour of the floor even if the wheels and blade are riding on an uneven surface. The pitch and elevation of the blade assembly can be changed individually or simultaneously without inhibiting the floating motion of the blade assembly.

Abstract: A bucket razor body has a coupling end and a scraping end facing away from the bucket. The coupling end has an upper and lower wall with a slot between the walls. The upper wall has threaded apertures with associated bolts for releasably coupling to front end loader equipment. The scraping end of the bucket razor body has an upper and lower. A slot is formed between the surfaces. Laterally aligned threaded apertures with seven associated bolts extending through the apertures. A scraping blade is formed with an interior end. The interior end is positionable within the slot. An exterior razor-like end extends from the slit to an elevation below the lower surface and lower wall to scrape road markings from a hard surface.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-scraper structure. A plurality of scrapers is used in a cleaning panel process for repeatedly scraping the remnant contaminants on the surface of the panel. Moreover, a pressure control unit is used for immediately modifying the output pressure applied to a second scraper according to the resistance encountered by a first scraper.

Abstract: A scraper for removing debris from the floor of an animal stall is provided with a first motorized drum, a second motorized drum, a cable extending between the first and second drums, a scraper and a switch tripper carried by the cable. The switch tripper actuates a switch in communication with the first motorized drum to stop and reverse direction of the scraper and cable.

Abstract: An automated tinting film remover comprises a loading device for moving a vehicle window and locating it at a predetermined position, a securing device with which the properly located vehicle window can be firmly secured, and a removing device for eliminating a tinting film coated on the vehicle window. The removing device comprises a vapor emitting means for weakening the adhesive strength of the tinting film coated on the vehicle window, a cutting means having an electric conductive wire for cutting the tinting film, and a scraping means for peeling off the tinting film, whereby the removal of a tinting film coated on a vehicle window can be conducted in an automated manner with ease.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for the cleaning of magnetic tape cartridge drive, particularly such as removable data-storage media tapes, and especially an arrangement and method of providing a disposable cartridge retention spring cleaning tool.

Abstract: A centering device provided with cleaning means for cleaning a movable centering rod, and for preventing infiltration of dirt. The cleaning means comprise at least one annularly-shaped scraping member provided with angularly spaced apart cross-cuts, which divide the scraping member into circular sections having inner scraping edges. The scraping member is locked against a conical shoulder in such a way as to be elastically yieldable, making the inner scraping edges of the sections adhere to the centering rod.

Abstract: The present invention is a powered instrument for removing excess bonding material from the surfaces of orthodontic brackets while they are attached to a patient's teeth. The instrument is particularly effective in removing bonding material from the inner surfaces of orthodontic bracket tie wings.

Abstract: Toner xerographically adhered to a material, such as a sheet of paper, may be removed using a solvent-based or solventless approach. The application of ultrasonic tamping, scraping and brushing may aid in removing toner particles. In a solvent-based approach, a solvent may be applied generally or the solvent may be targeted specifically to the toner covered portions of the material to loosen the adhesive securement of the toner to the material. Thereafter, the toner is subjected to a mechanical abrasion using ultrasonic and physical agitation to cause flaking of the toner.

Abstract: A system and method for performing hydrothermal treatment includes a scraper formed as a hollow cylinder. The scraper is positioned in the reactor vessel with the scraper axis substantially co-linear with the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical reactor vessel. A mechanism is provided to rotate the scraper about the longitudinal axis of the reactor vessel. One or more elongated scraper bars are positioned inside the reactor vessel between the scraper and the longitudinal axis of the reactor vessel. Each scraper bar may be held stationary with respect to the reactor vessel, or each scraper bar may rotated relative to an axis passing through the scraper bar to remove any solids that have accumulated on the scraper or on the scraper bar. To prevent accumulation of precipitating solids on the scraper bar itself, each scraper bar may have internal cooling channels or the capability of releasing a purging fluid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device and method for removing build-up on such measurement gauges. The inventive device and method involve a movable scraper that fits around a cylindrical shield of a measurement gauge and continuously removes the build-up on the shield. Movement of the scraper is accomplished by a magnetic coupling between a magnetic core attached to the scraper, which is inside a pipe or other piece of equipment, and solenoids that are installed on the outside of the pipe. The device and method of the invention ensure instantaneously correct readings from the measurement gauge and improve control and operation strategies of heat exchanges, with significant economic advantages.

Abstract: A device (1) for detaching a filter cake which adheres to a filter cloth (4) of a filter press, comprising at least two deflection bodies (2, 3) around which the filter cloth (4) extends in an S-shaped manner and which can be moved in an approximately vertical direction, so that the S-shaped deflection brushes essentially completely over the adhering area of the filter cake. In order to achieve a complete detachment even in the case of filter cake which is not fully filtered out it is proposed filter cloth (4) extends in a sliding fashion during a relative movement between the same deflection bodies (2, 3) over a surface of one deflection body (3) and is provided with bend (8) in its course at a longitudinal edge (7) of said deflection body (3).

Abstract: The object of the invention is a device for removing mastic, particularly for the repair of joints in the structures of aircraft tanks, characterized in that it comprises means (26) for causing alternating vibratory movement and a tool (28) secured to these means.

Abstract: A floor-stripping tool for attachment to a standard pallet truck, thereby converting the pallet truck into a self-propelled floor stripper. The chassis structure of the tool includes fork holders, and stabilizing brackets. A blade attaches to a blade holder on the front stabilizing bracket. To remove a floor surface with the tool, a user first attaches the fork holders of the floor-stripping tool to the forks of a pallet truck; anchor bolts ensure a tight fit. The brackets are adjusted as needed. The forks of the pallet truck are lowered to insert the blades of the tool under the surface to be removed. Moving the forks forward removes the floor surface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning the slider air bearing surface of a head gimbal assembly is disclosed. A plurality of carriers may position and hold a plurality of head gimbal assemblies to be polished. A cloth strip may be rubbed against the slider air bearing surface. A movable cylinder unit coupled to the plurality of carriers may move the carriers. A polish tank may provide cleaning solution to the movable cylinder unit. A pump may recirculate the cleaning solution. A filter canister with a filter cartridge may filter the cleaning solution.

Abstract: Curb Brush is an implement for displacing debris from the top and bottom of rounded curbs with a steel scraper cut to the shape of the curb to remove large debris; a gutter broom mounted behind the steel scraper spinning counter clockwise to displace debris from the top of the curb onto the edge of the street; a second gutter broom mounted behind the first and offset from the curb to displace debris from the bottom of the curb onto the edge of the street. A preferred embodiment includes a water tank with two water nozzles mounted in front of each gutter broom to lower amount of airborne dust. A safe embodiment includes rubber shields mounted at front and along side of implement and a carpenter mesh shield above gutter brooms to stop any loose or dangerous debris. A preferred embodiment includes wherein said steel scraper, gutter brooms, and universal backing plate are welded to steel tubing frame for use with a skid steer.

Abstract: A MIG welding torch reconditioning apparatus has a pneumatic supply line, vent means and a mechanical transmission shaft. The pneumatic supply line supplies air to the vent means for venting a directed debris-scattering air-flow against the transmission shaft proximal to exposed seals thereon. In another aspect, the apparatus has an in-line, direct-drive arrangement of a motor, a mechanical transmission shaft, and chuck means for receiving a reaming tool. Pneumatic lift means lifts the direct-drive arrangement into reaming tool engagement with the gas shield of a torch wherein the tool is operable to remove at least some of any back-splash deposits laid down on interior surfaces of the gas shield. A clamp is also provided for engaging a cylindrical body, such as a torch. The clamp includes a pair of generally orthogonally-offset faces of a “V”-block and respective gripping surfaces on gripping surface members of a pair of opposed jaws.

Abstract: This soldering iron cleaning apparatus comprises a main body having an introduction hole, a motor, a sensor mechanism which detects the insertion of the soldering head to the introduction hole and drives the motor, a cleaning member which removes solder remaining on the soldering head, a power transmission mechanism which drives the cleaning member by the driving force from the motor. The power transmission mechanism rotates the cleaning member, by the driving force of the motor, in such a way that the cleaning member scrapes the external surface of the soldering head from the base side to the tip side of the soldering head while turning the cleaning member around the soldering head.

Abstract: A power tool (10) is provided having a plastic casing (12) and a scraper blade (14). The blade (14) is caused to reciprocate by an internal low power rotary motor (24) which drives a cylinder cam (28) having a sinusoidal cam track (34). A pair of studs (36) ride in the cam track (34), and drive the reciprocal movement of the blade (14). The tool (10) is substantially sealed against liquid ingress by means of an elastomeric membrane within the casing (12), and may be used as a marine growth remover, for defouling boats and the like.

Abstract: Provided is a rotary surface treatment tool for removal of paint and other surface substances from such solid materials as wood. The device has a planar circular base which could be attached to a rotational driver via a center spindle. The front side of the base is has a plurality of planar protrusions such as thin flat wires. The protrusions run along the surface of the front side of the base protruding by a few millimeters and lying at an angle to the plane of the base. During operation, the base revolves around a central rotary axis and the front side of the base is applied to the surface to be treated. The planar protrusions positioned on the front side cut into the surface of the object and tear away surface material.

Abstract: The Bucket-Razor presents a method for removing various items from hard surfaces. Such surfaces can be Asphalt and concrete, but not limited to these. The device can be attached to any front-end loader piece of equipment, such as, but not limited to skid steer tractors, backhoes, farm tractors, any front-end loader. The unit is designed to fit a large range of different size and thickness buckets. It can, by use of setscrews, be held in place. Once unit is attached to the bucket, a cutting blade is inserted into unit. This blade also is held in place by countersunk setscrews. This blade being mainly spring steel and of such a thickness and hardness to allow it to get under and cut objects stuck to hard surfaces. Several blade widths are possible up to 16″. The unit itself can be positioned at any point on the bottom plate of the bucket from one side to other side. Removing is accomplished, by the spring steel being forced under the object, by the forward motion of the front-end loader.

Abstract: A cleaner (10) for cleaning dross off of the surface of ingot-filled-molds (F) moving along a conveyor (C) is disclosed. The cleaner (10) includes a boom (14) pivotally mounted to a base (12), an arm (16) housed at least partially within the boom (14) and pivotally mounted thereto, a cutting blade (18) slidably mounted on the arm (16) and a rotatable brush (20) pivotally mounted to a brush arm (132). The cutting blade (18) is driven by a piston and cylinder assembly (112) pivotally coupled between the blade (18) and the arm (16). The arm (16) is pivoted by a piston and cylinder unit (120) coupled between the arm (16) and the boom (14). The brush (20) is pivoted by a piston and cylinder combination (168) coupled between the brush (20) and the brush arm (132).