Abstract: Sulfonated polyoxyalkylene ethers of the formulaR.sup.1 CH.sub.2 O--(C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O--).sub.n (C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O--).sub.m CH.sub.2 CHR.sup.3 CH.sub.2 --SO.sub.3 Xin which R.sup.1 is ##STR1## R2 is CH.sub.3 --, C.sub.2 H.sub.5 --, or C.sub.3 H.sub.7 --, R.sup.3 is H-- or CH.sub.3 --, X is H--, alkali metal or ammonium ion, n is 0 to 100, m is 0 to 50, and n+m is not less than 1. The compounds are prepared by adding a compound of formula HSO.sub.3 X in a known manner by a free radical reaction in the presence of catalysts and optionally at an elevated temperature to compounds of the formulaR.sup.1 CH.sub.2 O--(C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O--).sub.n (C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O--).sub.m CH.sub.2 CHR.sup.3 .dbd.CH.sub.2.The inventive compounds can be used as the only or a partial polyol component for the preparation of curable, polyurethane-based adhesives and increase the combined tensile and shear strength and the floating roller peel strength of the adhesive bonds.

Abstract: The room temperature-curable (RTV) organopolysiloxane composition of the invention comprises, in addition to the conventional components of a diorganopolysiloxane terminated at both molecular chain ends each with a silanolic hydroxy group, a hydrolyzable organosilicon compound having two or more hydrolyzable groups in a molecule and a filler, an organosilicon-modified polyoxyalkylene compound, of which the organosilicon-containing terminal groups have at least one hydrolyzable group so as to pertain to the crosslinking reaction in its part. By virtue of this unique additive component, the composition is quite free from the disadvantage of sagging when the composition is applied to building works and the like and still retains excellent adhesive properties to the substrate surface in contrast to the difficulty in the conventional RTV compositions in which reducing of the phenomenon of sagging and retention of the strong adhesive strength are hardly compatible.

Abstract: The disclosed zoom lens includes, from front to rear, a first lens component of positive power for focusing the lens, a second lens component of negative power for varying magnification power, a third lens component of negative power for compensating for the image shift resulting from the change of magnification power, and a fourth lens component of positive power for forming an image. The second lens component includes, from front to rear, a negative meniscus-shaped lens having a strong refracting rear surface, and another negative mensicus-shaped lens having a strong refracting front surface and a cemented surface of forward convexity. A front group of the fourth component includes, from front to rear, a bi-convex lens having a rear surface of strong curvature, another bi-convex lens having a front surface of strong curvature, a lens of negative power having a front surface of strong curvature and a lens of positive power having a front surface of strong curvature.

Abstract: In lubricated friction couplings, at least two surfaces are connected by frictional engagement. These surfaces in engagement with one another are termed friction partners. One friction partner consists of a ceramic material and the other friction partner consists of a metallic material or a ceramic material having a chemical composition other than that of the first friction partner. The metallic material is a material of the iron group, preferably sintered metal. The ceramic material is oxide ceramic, especially aluminium oxide or zirconium oxide or silicon nitride. The pairing of metal, especially sintered steel, against oxide ceramic increases the service life of the coupling while at the same time reducing the coupling travel.The ceramic material can be connected to a carrier member, for example in the form of segments sintered into the carrier member.

Abstract: The organopolysiloxane composition of the invention gives a cured silicone rubber article which is remarkably insusceptible to the accumulation of static electricity even in a prolonged service at an elevated temperature without sacrifice in respect of the performance of the permanent compression set. The inventive organopolysiloxane composition comprises, in addition to conventional components in silicone rubber compounds, an organosilicon compound, e.g. organopolysiloxane, having at least one .omega.-cyano-substituted n-alkyl group in a molecule in a specified amount.

Abstract: A telephoto zoom lens having four lens groups of which the 1st, counting from the front, has a positive refractive power, the 2nd has a negative refractive power, the 3rd has a positive refractive power and the 4th has a positive refractive power. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd lens groups form a varifocal section, and the 1st and 2nd lens groups axially move in opposite directions to each other when zooming. The amounts of movement of the 1st and 2nd lens groups relative to each other are thus controlled to achieve a shortening of the total length of the lens system.

Abstract: A method for positioning a switch in a speed limiting device, wherein, for a limit switch, which interrupts the controlling process of the speed limiting device consisting of an electronic control unit, an electromechanical servo unit and a mechanical clutch arrangement, a positioning method is utilized and in order to carry out this method, an arrangement is provided in which the limit switch is fastened on a slide which is displaceably supported with the servo component of the speed limiting device. Arranged in the slide, which, in addition, carries a switchover contact bank serving to actuate the switch, there are provided locking bars with which, together with catch paths constructed at a housing of the servo unit, an exact fixing of the slide can be achieved at the end of the positioning process by means of reversing the rotational direction of the servo motor.

Abstract: The organopolysiloxane in the inventive latex is modified with phosphonate ester-containing groups such as those expressed by the formula --Si--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --PO(OEt).sub.2 (Et: ethyl group) and --Si--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --PO(ODd).sub.2 (Dd: dodecyl group) and exhibits excellent performance in the applications as a fabric treatment agent and the like. The inventive organopolysiloxane latex can be prepared by the polymerizing reaction of an organosilicon compound or, preferably, an organopolysiloxane and a phosphonate ester-modified alkoxysilane emulsified together in an aqueous medium containing a surface active agent of the class of the organic sulfonic acid type or a sulfate ester type ones which serves both as an emulsifier and as an acid catalyst.

Abstract: The inventive fabric treatment agent can impart excellent hydrophilicity to fabric materials of, in particular, synthetic fibers with durability and launderability. The principal ingredient of the agent is a copolymer composed of three types of moieties including (a) a diorganopolysiloxane terminated at both molecular chain ends each with a non-silanolic hydroxy group or other active hydrogen-containing group, e.g. --SH, --COOH and --NH.sub.2, (b) a polyol compound having polyoxyalkylene linkages which is typically a polyoxyethylene glycol and (c) a diisocyanate compound which serves as a coupling agent between the moieties (a) and (b).

Abstract: A clutch assembly capable of providing several predetermined settings, wherein the components which support springs applying torque are not subjected to bending loads. The settings are achieved in that a supporting ring supporting a pressure plate against a clutch housing is provided with radially outwardly extending cams which are offset relative to the center thereof with two rows of apertures being provided in a cylindrical face of the clutch housing which are axially offset and offset relative to the angle of rotation and which correspond to the cams of the supporting ring and within which the cams are engaged.

Abstract: In a friction clutch unit the axial travel of the presser plate with respect to the clutch housing is axially limited. The presser plate is connected for common rotation with the clutch housing by a plurality of tangential leaf spring elements. These leaf spring elements allow axial travel of the presser plate with respect to the clutch housing, when the clutch housing is separated from the respective driving disc. A main spring is provided which is supported on the clutch housing and acts onto the presser plate. This main spring urges the presser plate away from the clutch housing. In order to restrict the travel of the presser plate under the action of the main spring stop elements are provided axially between the spring elements and the clutch housing and tangentially between the two ends of the respective leaf spring elements, namely nearer to that end of the respective leaf spring element which is fixed to the clutch housing.

Abstract: It is intended to simplify and make easier cavitation treatment in a process and equipment for treatment of liquid/solids mixtures, in particular for conditioning of suspended solids by means of cavitation. In the process, this is achieved by means of the fact that the material mixture to be treated is withdrawn from a high-level reservoir, passed through at least one pipe bend and then to a drop-pipe in such a way that a cavitation zone forms in the flow at least in areas upstream, within and downstream of the pipe bend and in terms of equipment by means of the fact that the equipment consists of a high-level reservoir (1), an outlet nozzle (2) preferably in a horizontal position, at least one pipe bend (3) connected to the outlet nozzle (2), and a drop-pipe (4) and a control valve (5) in the vicinity of the end of the drop-pipe.

Abstract: A multi-motor driven camera in which the shutter-charging drive torque transmission is provided with a first electric motor, the film winding drive torque transmission with a second electric motor, and the film rewinding drive torque transmission with a third electric motor whereby a charging system of high efficiency can be formed.

Abstract: The invention provides an efficient method for releasing a shaped body of a polymeric material such as a foamed polyurethane resin from a mold in which the body has been molded without the problem of adhesion to the mold. The inventive method comprises admixing the polymeric material with a specific organopolysiloxane represented by the structural formulaR.sup.1.sub.3 Si--O--SiR.sup.2.sub.2 --O).sub.m (SiR.sup.2 A--O).sub.n SiR.sup.1.sub.3,in which A is a substituent group represented by the general formula --C.sub.x H.sub.2x --O--R, R being a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 8 to 30 carbon atoms but free from terminal unsaturation and x being zero or a positive integer not exceeding 4, R.sup.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group or the same group as A, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or the same group as R.sup.1, and m and n are each zero or a positive integer with the proviso that at least one group denoted by A is contained in a molecule of the organopolysiloxane.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for improving the immunity to temperature changes of cast iron containing lamellar graphite. The structure of the cast iron melt is suitably adjusted by means of carbide forming agents, to wit chromium and/or molybdenum and an annealing treatment in such a manner that the gray cast iron withstands increased thermal shock and dynamic stresses.

Abstract: Ceramic cutting tips for cutting-tools are provided with an encircling bevel and a shaping stage for the chip. The bevel (3) runs at an angle (.alpha.) of from 15 to 35 degrees and adjacent thereto there is a channel (5) which has a cross-section in the form of a segment of a circle, the chord (6) of which also runs at an angle of from 15 to 35 degrees with respect to the top surface (4). The length of the chord (6) is between 0.5 and 1.5 mm and the radius (R) of the channel (5) is between 0.6 and 2.5 mm. The hollow channels (5) run out in the corner region of the cutting tip (2) and form a nose (8).

Abstract: When the disclosed automatic focusing device detects that a computed distance measurement is inaccurate, it shifts the lens a predetermined length to a new position for another measurement. A system senses when the inaccuracy arises from an overly dim scene, for which a distance cannot be properly measured in any case, and inhibits the successive shifts to avoid waste of energy.

Abstract: A specific measured volume of a molding compound is placed within a cavity having a certain geometry and a compacting pressure is applied thereto until a predetermined measured pressure is reached on a side of said molding compound opposite the side where the pressure is applied in order to produce a test piece, with the volume of the test piece at the point at whcih the predetermined pressure is reached being determined so that the test piece may be subsequently used for determining other mechanical properties of the compound.

Abstract: A shaft coupling joining together a coupling sleeve and a power takeoff shaft, wherein a plurality of locking bodies guided in radial openings in the coupling sleeve engage within an annular groove in the power takeoff shaft to axially retain the members coupled together. An axially movable lock ring holds the locking bodies in engagement within the annular groove and when in the released position a gripping sleeve axially fixed with the lock ring, but rotatable relative thereto extending about the coupling sleeve, is engaged within the radial openings of the coupling sleeve to hold the coupling in the released position.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel method for surface priming when adhesive bonding is desired between a rubber, e.g. silicone rubber, and a substrate of a material such as a metal or plastic resin. The inventive method is performed by use of a primer composition of which the principal ingredient is an organosilicon polymer hitherto not used for such a purpose. The organosilicon polymer is represented by the average unit formula R.sub.a Six.sub.4-a, in which R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, X is a divalent atom or group selected from the class consisting of an oxygen atom, an imino group, alkylene groups and a phenylene group and a is a positive number of 0.2 to 1.8, at least one of the hydrocarbon groups denoted by R in a molecule being aliphatically unsaturated and at least 10% by moles of the groups denoted by X in a molecule being the imino groups.