Abstract: A partition support assembly for a canister assembly generally includes at least one inner support ring configured to support one or more partitions for dividing the interior of the canister assembly for packaging contents to be received within the canister assembly, wherein the one or more partitions are configurable in a plurality of packaging orientations. A canister assembly and a method for containing packaging contents are also provided.

Abstract: An automated galley-cart storage system for use in a structure having a lower area and an upper level. The storage system includes a container (22) sized to hold a predetermined maximum number of galley-carts (20) in lateral rows. An equal number of cart pallets (34) are provided as well. Galley-carts are positionable on the pallets within the container. A cart elevator (64) is located within the container and is used to lift and lower cart pallets through an upright passage (60) connecting the container with the upper level. An elevated transfer system (36) is located within the container to move the cart pallets in a predefined pattern within the container. The pattern passes through the elevator. During use, an operator may retrieve unused galley carts from the container and store used galley-carts in their place.

Abstract: A pile forming apparatus of the type where piles are formed in cloth through movement of the cloth between a first position wherein piles are formed and a second position wherein piles are not formed. The apparatus includes a driving mechanism operated in synchronism with rotation of the main shaft of a loom, a transmission mechanism, and a cloth moving device, wherein the motion of the driving mechanism is transmitted to the cloth moving member by the transmission mechanism. The transmission mechanism includes a pair of swing levers connected with each other by a connection body such that the connecting position therebetween is made variable. One of paired swing levers is driven by the driving mechanism and the other is coupled with the cloth moving member.