Abstract: A container filling nozzle of rubber has a wide, substantially square, inlet opening and a cruciform outlet slit which, in the absence of external force, is maintained closed owing to the resilience of the rubber. In the zone of the slit, the internal surface of the nozzle wall is formed with protrusions which extend along both sides of each of the arms of the slit and constitute respective thickenings. The protrusions terminate short of the central ridge of the V-form lips of the nozzle. Thus, the lips have their outlet zones more rigid and yet retain the necessary flexibility, so that sealing of the slit is improved and yet the lips can open wide.

Abstract: A coordinate measuring machine is used to extract data points from an airfoil surface. The machine is controlled to move a probe to desired points by a generic program applicable to any airfoil and a nominal data file specific to the type of airfoil being measured containing coordinates of desired data points, surface normal vectors and optional machine control instructions arranged in the order of usage. The program reads the data file and predicts the location of corresponding data points on the surface from the file data and deviation information available from already-sampled data points on the blade. An analysis program accepts the data points, mathematically reconstructs portions of the airfoil and measures dimensions from those portions. The dimensions are compared to tolerances read from another file specific to the airfoil type.

Abstract: A cover assembly for an air cushion restraint has a smooth cover with a layer of foam connected between the cover and a load bearing insert for covering a housing for an airbag and a gas generator which generates an inflatant for the airbag for deploying the airbag; three cutters are pivotally connected to the insert member to cut an insert cover member from the insert and to pierce the smooth outer cover member during inflation of the airbag so as to form a self-piercing cover assembly which will be cut to form a three sided opening through the cover assembly through which the airbag is deployed; the cutters are actuated by an insert cover member support system which will operate the cutters as the airbag is inflated to cause cutting edges on the cutters to pierce the smooth outer cover member. The cutters are recessed within the cover assembly to avoid incidental contact with the cutting edges prior to deployment.

Abstract: An apparatus (40) for molding a thin walled plastic shell includes a mold box (42) having an inner mold surface (48). A powder box (52) includes an internal chamber and first divider wall (54) for separating the internal chamber into at least two sections (56,58). A carrier framework (60) is removably mounted on the mold box (42) and includes a peripheral seal for perfecting a seal between the mold box (42) and the powder box (52) when the same are connected thereto. A second divider wall (64) is connectable to the first divider wall (54) separating the inner mold surface into two chambers continuous with the two sections of the powder box (52). The carrier framework (60) further includes a mold surface seal (66) for perfecting a seal between the second divider wall (64) and mold surface (48).

Abstract: A method for recovering vinyl and urethane foam from composite plastic articles for recycling by granulating the article to form separated mixed components destaticizing the separate mixed components to prevent static during cling between foam particles and vinyl shell particles; and directing the destaticized particles through a vibrating fluidized bed to separate the vinyl shell particles and the foam particles.

Abstract: A method for testing foam formulations for the quantitative measure of the effects of formulation and/or process variable changes on some kinds of surface problems of a molded part caused by different degrees of imperfection or voiding underneath the part surface. The molded part can be single component or composite, solid or foamed. One example of the surface problem is the so-called "measles or cellulite" problem observed on the vinyl surface of a vinyl/foam composite due to the voids or rattiness within the foam. To accomplish this result, the mold has various sized, spaced apart, aligned openings formed in each of the front and rear walls of the mold, but with the centers thereof at different elevations in the respective front and rear walls. Removable rods inserted through the aligned mold wall openings produce longitudinal openings through the part which is molded around the rods, permitting the effect thereof on the surface of the molded part to be evaluated.

Abstract: An inner door panel assembly for a vehicle door is adapted to be connected to an outer door panel to form a space therebetween for a window and a window regulator; the inner door panel assembly is an all plastic composite assembly including an inner covering on the inner surface of a molded plastic substrate. The substrate includes first and second integrally formed hollow boxes thereon faced in the direction of the interior space to absorb side impact energy directed against the side of the outer door panel.

Abstract: A method for forming a 360 degree integral skin handle in a thermoplastic part for use in automotive trim products includes the steps of forming a mold with a prtial recess closed by a removable plug and thereafter selectively directing heat from a first source through the mold and from a second source through the plug to form a completely closed, curved, heated tube surface and thereafter casting thermoplastic material against the curved, heated tube surface to fuse and cure a layer of material thereon in the form of a tube skin segment which is releasable from the mold when the plug is removed. Apparatus for practicing the method includes a mold with a recess therein and a plug is supported on the mold for movement into a position for closing the tube surface and into a demolding position for releasing the molded part.

Abstract: A cover assembly for an air cushion restraint has a smooth cover with a layer of foam between the cover and a load bearing insert for covering a housing for an airbag and a gas generator which generates an inflatant for the airbag for deploying the airbag; the cover assembly includes a single cutter which has three blade edges of a depth to cut through the layer of foam and smooth cover before a cover insert member is actuated to form a three sided opening through the cover assembly through which the airbag is deployed; the single cutter is pivoted on a retainer insert member as the airbag is inflated to cause cutting edges on the cutter to pierce the smooth outer cover member. The cutter is recessed within the cover assembly to avoid incidental contact with the cutting edges prior to deployment. The cutter is bent to be self-retained following airbag deployment to shield the cutting edges from passenger contact during secondary impacts.

Abstract: A workpiece W to be machined by a rotating cutting tool 32 is carried by a rotary workhead 22 which is in turn mounted on a rotary table 16 for movement relative thereto both rotationally about a first axis perpendicular to the rotation axis of the table 16 and rectilinearly along second and third mutually perpendicular axes. The plane of interpolation between the second and third axes lies perpendicularly to the first axis, irrespective of the angular setting of the table 16. Using a combination of movements, the machine tool is able to produce on the workpiece W an arcuate surface whose radius of curvature is different from the distance of that surface from the workhead rotation axis.

Abstract: A liner assembly for an internal combustion engine includes a liner bore in an engine block which receives a cylinder liner having an end extension which is received in an annular cylinder head groove. The end extension of the cylinder liner includes a outer circumferential surface thereon which is formed to define a very small gap with the outer circumferential surface of the cylinder head groove; the inner circumferential surface of the upper end is radially spaced from the inner circumferential surface of the cylinder head groove to form an annular seal space for a radial seal that is captured between the upper end and the cylinder head to form an active combustion gas seal between the cylinder liner and the cylinder head.

Abstract: A tool for manufacturing the two tone plastic shell includes an electroformed mold (28) having a first surface (29) for forming a front of a shell; a second surface (32) for forming the side edge portion of a shell; and a third surface segment (34) for forming a return flange on a door shell and the third surface segment has a cut-out opening (36) therein and a runout surface (40) providing for entry and removal of a seal and divider wall assembly to seal against a sealing rib (38) in the mold which separates the first, second and third segments into first and second casting surfaces. The divider rib and runout surface are sprayed with thermoplastic material to form a joint between material cast on the first and second casting surfaces and a skin return flap for sealing the cut-out opening.

Abstract: In a packaging system, carton sleeves are sealingly closed at their bottoms while received upon respective mandrels, the open-topped cartons are removed from the mandrels and filled, and the filled cartons are sealingly closed at their tops. Between the bottoms being sealingly closed and the cartons being filled, selected cartons are turned through a right-angle about their own axes to bring their top closure sealing sub-panels into a correct orientation for top-sealing. For enabling such turning the mandrels are turnable about their own axes by a cam displaceable between operative and inoperative positions.

Abstract: A two wire transducer and associated circuit processes an output voltage of the transducer to produce a first signal proportional to the position of a non-contacting movable core and to produce a second signal proportional to the temperature of operation of the transducer. The associated circuit includes an excitation source or current driver which provides a fixed frequency sinusoidal constant current across the transducer coil; and first and second demodulator circuits respectively extract position and temperature signals from the voltage developed across the coil of the transducer device. Thus, both temperature and position information are provided by a single device over a single pair of leads.

Abstract: An air fuel injection system for an internal combustion engine includes a plurality of fuel injectors supplied with fuel from a common fuel supply and supplied with air for producing a fuel spray pattern immediately upstream of an inlet valve to the combustion bowl of one of the engines cylinders and downstream of the induction air passage which supplies combustion air to the combustion bowl. The injection air supply is provided by an integral motor pump assembly having an electric motor driving a balanced lobe vane pump. The pump motor is electrically driven to charge the fuel injectors with high pressure air before the engine is started and independent of engine operation. The balanced lobe vane pump has an inlet connected to the PVC valve of the engine to provide a oil mist lubrication of the operative wear surfaces of the vane pump and the vane pump has an inlet connected to an air manifold for supplying lower noise and pulse air pressure thereto.

Abstract: A bumper fastening system for a composite SRIM (structural reaction injected molded) member made up of a core member covered by a reinforced outer cover has a fastening cup connected to the reinforced outer cover by a layer of adhesive material. The fastening cup is a hollow rectangle with a flat end plate which is covered by a layer of adhesive for connection to the composite SRIM or to a metal bumper by spot welds. The hollow rectangle has a depth which will engage it with crush convolutions on frame rails of a vehicle frame. Mating holes in the hollow rectangle and the side rails receive mechanical fasteners for removably attaching the bumper assembly on the frame rails during installation at the automobile assembly plant and for replacement/repair of a damaged bumper.

Abstract: A skin or shell for use in a mold process in which the skin or shell is placed in a mold in which foam precursors are directed onto the skin for reaction thereagainst to form a foam layer thereon; the skin includes integral connector features thereon adapted to be connected to the mold for stabilizing the location of the skin within the mold so as to prevent wrinkling of the skin during the mold process.

Abstract: A self-licking stud assembly including male and female segaments. The male segment includes a base for mounting or being integrally molded on a panel member to be joined with a second panel member in a side-by-side relationship, a central stem extending from teh base, with a plurality of equally spaced deflectable fingers formed on the end thereof so as to extend outwardly and toward the base. The female segment includes a base for mounting or being integrally molded on the second panel member, a flange or collar formed on one side of the base, and an opening through the base and the collar, with a frustoconically shaped surface formed on the inner surface of the collar. The outer edges of the fingers are selectively shaped to lockingly cooperate with the frustoconically shaped surface once the fingers are urged through the opening.

Abstract: A valve device comprises a vertical, tubular housing, a vertical valve member in the housing, and a coil-form compression spring encircling the member and urging it upwardly against a valve seat in the housing lower end. The member includes an upper, obturating portion and a lower, closure portion and its internal surface includes an upper annular part which diverges downwardly at a gradually increasing angle away from the location of the obturating portion in the valve closed condition. The internal surface includes a lower annular part converging downwardly at a substantial angle to the housing axis and situated directed radially outwards of the spring. Below the seat is an outlet mouth encircled by a rim, the closure part having a bottom lip at such clearance relative to the rim that, shortly before the closure part seals against the seat, the rim and the lip act shearingly upon liquid therebetween. The member includes three guiding fins in sliding contact with the internal surface.

Abstract: A down lighting system for elevator cabs and the like includes halogen lights in standard and emergency light fixtures. Both types of fixtures are connected to the ceiling by a clamp arrangement which is universally adaptable to a wide variety of ceiling types without changing the light housing dimensions. The clamp arrangement fastens light housings against rotation with respect to the ceiling and it is adjustable to different height ceiling configurations merely by connection to different vertical positions of the outer surface of the fixture. The standard fixture includes a halogen bulb with its own reflector. The emergency lighting fixture includes a halogen bulb/reflector unit with the emergency self focusing bulbs concentrically spaced around it. Both light sources pass focused light directly into the space below the ceiling for meeting test point candle power requirements.