Abstract: A feeding apparatus feeds a metal strip with cutaway portions in a conveying direction and includes: a reference plate on which the metal strip is placed and in which a slit is formed; moving bodies that are provided below the reference plate and are moved by driving means parallel to the reference plate in the conveying direction; feed pins that advance into the cutaway portions, are provided on the moving bodies so as to move up and down with respect to the reference plate, and pull the metal strip in the conveying direction when the moving bodies move; and at least one guide portion that contacts a side surface on an opposite side of the metal strip to the cutaway portions and guides conveyance of the metal strip.

Abstract: A method of redirecting a glass ribbon assembly from a first glass conveyance path to a second. The method includes conveying the glass ribbon assembly that includes includes a flexible glass substrate that has first and second surfaces that extend laterally between the edges, and first and second handling tabs affixed to the respective edges. The handling tabs extend above and below the flexible glass substrate and define a handling surface envelope. The method also includes supporting the glass ribbon assembly on the first and second handling tabs such that the flexible glass substrate is free to flex out of the handling surface envelope while remaining spaced apart from a primary roll member when the flexible glass substrate is directed around the primary roll member.

Abstract: A system and method for propelling a hose, including: a system housing and a tractor element disposed in the housing. The tractor element includes: a tractor housing with a through-bore; and a protrusion extending into the through-bore. The system includes: a hose assembly including a substantially helical coil disposed about a hose; and an actuator for rotating the tractor housing with respect to the system housing. The tractor element is fixed in the system housing with respect to axial movement; and the hose assembly can be disposed in the through-bore so that the protrusion contacts a portion of the coil. As the tractor housing is rotated in a rotational direction: the protrusion exerts a displacement force on the coil; and the hose assembly reacts to the displacement force by displacing in an axial direction.

Abstract: A seam protecting device which can be applied to drum grinding or raising machines for preventing threads connecting adjoining pieces to be processed from breaking, has at least a pair of ring-like elements, parallel to one another and connected by means of connecting beams or bars, adapted to turn about bearings and a drum provided with raising or grinding cylinders. To the pair of ring-like elements there is applied a cusp element which, under a normal condition, is located at the bottom part of the drum.

Abstract: Apparatus for transporting a material web having lateral depressions (25, 27) arranged at regular distances from one another. For the transport of a material web (10, 35) of this type in the correct position, the web bears on a conveying drum (28) which has elevations (29, 30) for positive penetration into the depressions (25, 27). In a material web (10, 35) consisting of partially prepunched blanks (11), the conveying drum (28) serves, in cooperation with an auxilary drum (51), for forming bending points (49, 50), the material web (10, 35) being capable of being grasped by suction bores (52, 53), offset relative to one another in the circumferential direction, of the conveying drum (28), on the one hand, and of the auxiliary drum (51), on the other hand.

Abstract: An apparatus capable of supplying electronic components successively to a loading position of an electronic component mounting machine at a high speed and in a stable manner is disclosed, in which a dancing guide is operatively connected with a feeding unit for taking out a predetermined length of the electronic-component tape from a supply reel before feed pins of the feed unit advance a carrier tape of the electronic-component tape to move a leading one of the electronic components into the loading position. Preferably, the apparatus further includes a separating unit, operatively connected with the feed unit, for separating an adhesive tape from the leading electronic component and the carrier tape before said feed pins advance the carrier tape. The separating unit is composed of a pair of spaced movable guide rollers and a fixed guide roller.

Abstract: A dispenser for a series of wire markers includes a slot which accepts the point of a stylus inserted through a hole in the wire marker, which slot extends to a predetermined position adjacent a cutting blade. Movement of the stylus along the slot advances the wire marker to the proper position for cutting.

Abstract: An improved wasteline cleanout tool of the character having an elongated coiled spring housed within a drum which is rotated by a drive mechanism mounted on the rearward portion of the tool. The coiled spring is withdrawn from or inserted into the drum by a feed mechanism which is mounted on the forward portion of the tool. The forward portion of the tool can be separated from the rearward portion to facilitate replacement of the drum in a safe and relatively effortless manner.

Abstract: A two piece feed member providing a less costly replacement and the ability to adjust the feed member's length. The two piece configuration only requires that the wearing portion be replaced, and not the entire feed member. This allows for a significant cost savings. Different feed mechanisms require different length feed members, and therefore, an adjustable length feed member allows for the use of one universal feed member.

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding a material web includes a four-winged driving reel for intermittently feeding the material web in the forward direction. The four wings include two longer wings and two shorter wings. The distance between the free ends of adjacent wings is substantially equal to the distance between crease lines on the material web.

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding an elongate surface tape or a strip of piled, plushed or tufted textile along a predetermined path has a drive roller which has a multiplicity of wire bristles planted in its surface for releasable engagement with the strip. Disposed upstream of the drive roller with respect to a predetermined traveling direction of the strip, an idler roller is also provided with a multiplicity of wire bristles for releasable engagement with the strip. The idler roller is constantly braked to hold the strip under tension as it extends over the two rollers. The wire bristles on the rollers may be either straight or bent and may either extend radially of the rollers or be inclined in prescribed directions with respect to the traveling direction of the strip.

Abstract: An electronic component transporting apparatus employing taping cassettes includes a toothed wheel arranged for meshing engagement within successive compartments of a taping cassette after a sealing tape has been stripped from the taping cassette and components contained in compartments thereof have been successively removed, whereby stepwise rotation of the toothed wheel is utilized to produce stepwise advancement of the taping cassette for successive removal of electronic components contained in the compartments. Since it is not necessary to provide a line of perforations along an elongated side of each taping cassette, for use in driving the cassette, each cassette can be made substantially smaller in width than has been possible in the prior art.

Abstract: A feed control device for use in conjunction with plumbing tools of the type used for cleaning and removing obstructions from waste lines in which an elongated coiled spring wire, or plumber's snake, is advanced through the pipe and rotated. The feed control device includes a novel snake feeding mechanism movable into and out of engagement with the snake and includes a biasing means for yieldably urging removably mounted feed rollers, which form a part of the feeding mechanism, into driving engagement with the snake. A unique feature of the invention resides in the design of the feed roller holder assembly which permits the selection of rollers having either smooth peripheral surfaces, or, alternatively, surfaces having helical grooved formed therein. When the smooth rollers are used the rollers can be rotated within the holder assembly so that the snake can be driven forwardly or in reverse.

Abstract: A system of forming and manipulating primary cell separator basket preforms produced in strip form and tandem relationship with a dentent associated with each preform, e.g., a transverse slit in the strip for each preform displaced so its edge is outstanding from the generally flat strip. The preforms are fed to forming and insertion equipment by guiding the strip into alignment with a cut-off which is arranged to sever the lead preform and into alignment with a forming and insertion mandrel path of travel, engaging a detent on the strip with a dog and advancing the dog and strip along the path to present the lead preform for cut-off, opening and mandrel insertion. The severed preform is supported and compressed transversely between a support member having a groove to embrace a side portion of the preform and the dog or dog and cut-off blade so that it is opened and restained to receive the forming and insertion mandrel.

Abstract: Apparatus for feeding a strip of articles and severing the leading article from the strip comprises a cylindrical surface having a helical feeding thread thereon which is dimensioned to enter gaps in the strip of articles being fed. The strip is fed along a strip feed path to an operating zone adjacent to which one end of the cylindrical surface is located. The cylindrical surface has movable shearing blades thereon at the one end which are cooperable with fixed shearing blades to shear the leading article from the strip in the operating zone.

Abstract: A feed control device for use in conjunction with plumbing tools of the type used for cleaning and removing obstructions from waste lines in which an elongated coiled spring wire, or plumber's snake, is advanced through the pipe and rotated. The feed control device includes a novel snake feeding mechanism movable into and out of engagement with the snake and includes a biasing means for yieldably urging removably mounted feed rollers, which form a part of the feeding mechanism, into driving engagement with the snake. A unique feature of the invention resides in the design of the feed roller holder assembly which permits the selection of rollers having either smooth peripheral surfaces, or, alternatively, surfaces having helical grooved formed therein. When the smooth rollers are used the rollers can be rotated within the holder assembly so that the snake can be driven forwardly or in reverse.

Abstract: Strip feeding apparatus comprises a feed screw having a feeding thread on its surface. The thread is received in notches in one edge of the strip so that rotation of the screw advances the strip. Guides are provided for guiding the strip along the feed path and maintaining the strip in engagement with the thread. The thread may have a portion of each turn which causes no feeding during each revolution so that strip is fed intermittently. The feeding apparatus may be used under a wide variety of circumstances and is disclosed in conjunction with a stamping and forming or similar machine.

Abstract: Apparatus including a tape magazine for elongated fasteners and a mechanism for feeding such fasteners in front of a driving means for driving the fasteners into a workpiece. An embodiment comprising an attachment for an electric drill in which screws are carried by the tape from the magazine into the mechanism for feeding in front of a screwdriver rotated by the electric drill is described in detail. The conformation of the tape and the tape indexing means provides jam-proofing and double feed prevention features in addition to reducing the driving force required and enabling the tape to be reloaded for reuse.

Abstract: A rotary driver feeds a web containing transverse crease lines. The driver contains circumferentially spaced edges which drivingly engage the crease lines. When the crease lines are spaced farther apart than the edges, that part of the web disposed between those edges is deflected inwardly, as by a vacuum, to bring the crease lines into engagement with the edges.

Abstract: A hollow pressure member is provided adjacent the lower corrugating roll of a single facer to apply pressure for effecting bonding of the corrugated web and the liner web. The pressure member is provided, in the area facing the lower corrugating roll, with an arcuate surface having a curvature equal to or exceeding that of a curve extending through the tips of the flutes of the corrugating roll. The pressure member is of circumferential length at least exceeding the distance between two adjacent flutes of the corrugating roll. In one form of the invention the pressure member is provided with a plurality of threaded openings extending from its hollow interior to the arcuate surface and threaded hollow plugs are received within these openings. Each plug includes an aperture for permitting communication between the hollow interior of the pressure member and the arcuate surface thereof.

Abstract: A matrix of thin, deformable component elements is advanced by a mechanism so that at least the most immediate element of the matrix is maintained registered and non-deformed during translation. The mechanism includes a circumferentially faceted wheel, with teeth protruding radially from the facets for engaging holes in the matrix and indexing the matrix when the wheel is rotated. A rectangular plate pivoted about one end and arranged to rotate with the wheel has a surface which engages one facet of the wheel parallel thereto. The plate clamps the matrix between the plate and wheel precluding relative motion of that element with the wheel during rotation of said wheel and precluding deformation of the elements during such rotation or translation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing cloths in a rotary screen printing machine comprising a number of driven cylindrical stencils, the cloths being interconnected by intermediate strips formed from uninterrupted warp threads so as to constitute a continuous web; a special feeder is mounted before the printing machine, said feeder having means cooperating with said strips, said means being synchronized with the rotation movement of said stencils.

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding and withdrawing sections of electrical cable having substantially rigid terminal connectors at the ends of each section, wherein means are provided for preventing excessive bending of the cable terminal connectors and the cable conductor at an interface between the conductor and connectors to prevent damage thereto during feeding and removal.

Abstract: Slit registry apparatus and method for registry of flexible, generally planar stock as for stencilling thereon, involving formation of periodic transverse slits and adjacent edges in the stock, at least one of the edges and the adjacent stock zone or area being offset from the plane of the stock for engagement of this offset edge by a registration surface.

Abstract: An improved process for making disposable diapers, and the like, having hook-and-loop fastening systems, and disposable diapers made by the improved process. The loop structure of the hook-and-loop fastening system used in this invention is substantially free of article attachment adhesive and comprises loop elements affixed to a support structure. The loop elements are deformed when the loop structure is wound onto a parent roll. At least a portion of the deformed loop elements are restored to essentially their original, undeformed, state after the loop structure is unwoundfrom the parent roll. The restoration is accomplished by contacting the loop elements with a mechanical restoration device which comprises either a brush or a scarfing surface. The brush preferably has a plurality of bristles having an average free length greater than about three times the average undeformed height of the loop elements and an average bending modulus less than the average modulus of elasticity of the loop elements.