Abstract: In this machine, rows of rods (R.sub.1.sup.2, R.sub.3.sup.2, R.sub.4.sup.3, R.sub.2.sup.3) representing the woof threads are circulated in passages A, B, C defined between filaments (86) forming concentric open loops having adjustable diameters. In the openings of the loops are needles (90) movable between neutral or open positions for deviating the rods from a passage into an adjacent passage while depositing warp threads in circular layers between the rods. The rods are then replaced by woof threads by a lacing device.

Abstract: A snap mechanism is disclosed for use in double-barrelled shot-guns having two hammers and a single trigger. The mechanism utilizes a sled-like selector means mounted on and displaceable transversely on an oscillating connector that connects the trigger with a rocker. The selector interacts with the snap rods of the hammers for selectively releasing or detaching first one hammer and then the other, or viceversa, depending on which of the two barrels is to be used in the firing of the cartridge.

Abstract: A dual-chamber support bed with hydraulic cushioning especially for engine mount in motor vehicles includes a working chamber and a compensating chamber filled with liquid have walls (3, 4) comprising annular rubber diaphragms with a predetermined buckling characteristic to adapt to the operating load the chambers are connected to one another through a nozzle channel. The nozzle channel is defined between profiled parts overlapping one another which are two rigid components of a housing that are adjustable to one another. The channel flow resistance is adjustable by means of a screw-driven regulating unit. The two components forming the nozzle channel there between are adjustable axially relative to one another in the direction of the vertical axis of the mount. One of these components is thread onto a spindle that can rotate freely in the housing. An operating member for rotating the spindle extends out of the housing, and can be screwed on it coaxially with the vertical axis.

Abstract: A device for connecting a pusher boat to a barge the bow of the pusher boat is received in a notch formed in the stern portion of the barge, and axially movable connecting pins mounted on both sides of the bow of the pusher boat are inserted into vertical channels formed within the notch. A tooth on the rearward side of a helmet mounted at the outer end of each connecting pin engages with any one of several concavities formed on the rearward side wall of the channel on the corresponding side and an oblique flat forward face of the helmet may simultaneously come into contact with an oblique flat forward side wall of the channel. In this way the pusher boat and the barge are easily and firmly to each other.

Abstract: A cutting/clamping terminal element for electrical conductors (14) is disclosed including a clamping slot (0) defined between a clamping piece (4) and an elastic clamping leg (2,3; 23, 13) to ensure an improved contact connection, such that even conductors (14) having very thin conductor core diameters, in particular wire strands, can be connected, without the conductor cross section being reduced and without there being a risk of conductor breakage. For this purpose, the clamping piece (4) is provided with clamping legs (2,3; 12,13) arranged on its front and rear sides, said clamping legs overlapping in the position of rest the clamping piece (4) at least in part, such that the sharp edges (15,24) of the two clamping legs (2,3; 12,13) and of the clamping piece (4) cut into the insulation (11) and clamp the core (10) of the conductor (14) in the clamping slot (9) at in total three different positions.

Abstract: A sewing machine having a thread monitor associated with a bobbin mounted for rotation. The bobbin includes first and second reflecting surfaces associated with an inner side of a second bobbin flange, and first and second light outlet openings associated with a second bobbin flange. A light source is provided for directing light toward the reflecting surfaces. A light receiver is positioned so as to receive light emerging from the first and second outlet opening. The light receiver produces signals representing the light intensity received by the light receiver. A Schmitt trigger provides a pulse to a microprocessor coinciding with a revolution of the bobbin. For each revolution of the bobbin, an A/D converter converts signals received from the light receiver into digital signals which are compared. The digital signal having the maximum value for the revolution is stored in a memory and then compared with a subsequent maximum value.

Abstract: In this machine, rows of rods representing the woof threads are circulated in passages A, B, C defined between filaments forming concentric open loops having adjustable diameters. Disposed in the openings of the loops are needles (90) movable between neutral or open positions for deviating the rods from a passage into an adjacent passage in accordance with a predetermined sequence while depositing warp threads in circular layers between the rods. The rods are then replaced by woof threads by a lacing device.

Abstract: A device for counting objects being transported by transport equipment includesa light projector for projecting a light beam onto the objects being transported,a light receptor for receiving the light beam reflected from the objects being transported and focusing the beam to a point, anda pulse generating means for generating pulses in accordance with the abrupt shift of the focused point of the reflected light beam caused by the ends of the objects being transported.The objects being transported are counted on the basis of the pulses generated by the pulse generating means.

Abstract: A process for the measuring of flat discoloration zones of an indicator substrate, which is transported into a measuring position and treated with a gaseous test medium there, is improved with regard to the measuring dynamic and the construction of the apparatus by producing a flow of the test medium along the surface of the section of an indicator substrate held in a measuring position, by providing several optical control zones staggered in the longitudinal direction of the test flow and by connecting it with an electronic evaluation instrument for the production of the measurement in such a way that the actual measure value is formed from the measuring of the discoloration of the indicator substrate along the control zones.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spring-constant variable type stabilizer device for a vehicle, the device comprising a stabilizer provided between left and right wheels of the vehicle and a control cylinder arranged between the stabilizer and a lower arm, wherein spring constant of the stabilizer is variably adjusted by controlling the control cylinder. An oil port of an oil passage in communication with a reservoir chamber in a position assuming a neutral position of a piston stroke region is formed in a cylinder body of the control cylinder, a piston within the cylinder body is always biased from both directions thereof by means of a pair of springs, and a locked state of the control cylinder is promptly attained always in a complete neutral position.

Abstract: An electric plate includes a plate in connection with which there is arranged at least one electric resistor and to a control for switching it on and for adjusting its power. The plate is composed of soap rock and around it there is arranged a straining strap made of steel band. The plate is provided with a narrow and deep slot in which there is arranged the electric resistor and the slot is filled at least partly with refractory mortar.

Abstract: A miniature motor having a cup-shaped cylindrical motor case fitted with a plurality of motor mounting holes and a bearing on the closed end face thereof, and a rotor rotatably supported at one end of the shaft thereof in the motor case by the bearing provided on the closed end face of the motor case, a motor mounting portion is provided around motor mounting holes in a raised fashion from the closed end of the motor case so that the surface of the motor mounting portion intersects with the shaft at substantially 90 degrees. Also, a miniature motor in which the surface of the motor mounting portion is ground and polished is disclosed.

Abstract: A manual gas cutting torch to be used for fusion-cutting iron materials such as steel frames or iron plates includes a flame port at its cutting tip, a plurality of ports connected with gas and oxygen cylinders at its rear edge, and a handle section for holding the torch with one hand at its middle. A freely detachable back-fire preventive device is incorporated into a gas channel or oxygen channel or to both channels which shift(s) to the cutting tip side from this handle section. The back-fire preventive device serves to stop any flash-back from the cutting tip just before the handle section for preventing the flame from passing through the handle section and escaping back to the cylinder.

Abstract: The device includes optical means for the reflection of a pencil of energy of the luminous type, that reaches a sensor, which reflection optical means are formed by surfaces optically polished having the thickness of a hollow of a metallic foil inserted between two blades of the reed; on the optical path or course there are provided first optical cylindrical condensation means of the energy towards the first of said surfaces, which precedes the crossing of the channel where the weft is located, and second optical condensation means, after said crossing and towards the sensor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a striking mechanism clock including a clock movement and a mechanical strike mechanism. The mechanical striking mechanism includes a plurality of striking hammers which have contact levers, the hammers being positioned on a common turning arbor of a hammer shaft. A lifting stud cylinder is provided with a mantle surface having a plurality of groups of lifting studs disposed staggered axially with respect to each other. Each group of lifting studs effect a different striking sequence of the striking hammers. Each of the lifting stud groups is adapted to be brought into a working position by adjusting the working position of the stud cylinder by axially displacing the lifting stud cylinder with respect to contact levers associated with respect to striking hammers. An adjusting element or correcting element including a camming surface or step surface. The steps of the correcting element being connected to the lifting stud cylinder by a contact slider.

Abstract: A production process control system for a news printing system using rotary presses comprising a press control subsystem, a sorting and delivery control subsystem, at least any one of a printing plate transportation control subsystem, a newsprint roll storage control subsystem, a mailroom materials supply control supply control subsystem and a truck yard bundle sorting control subsystem, and a production process control system for supervising and controlling each of said control subsystems. The stations provided in the production process control system and the control subsystems are linked with each other via a ring-like data highway network. Each of the stations are equipped with a processor or an intelligent input/output control unit, so that each of the production process control systems and the control subsystems can execute necessary data processing while communicating with each other.

Abstract: A gangway is provided between two railway cars or units of railway cars that are pivoted to one another, and that forms a continuous, stepless passage for all travel motions. The entire gangway is designed as a unit that is held in the central position to each of the ends of the cars facing one another with the ability to shift lengthwise, by a centering device, and is supported and guided on bridge bearings, and is mounted to be able to pivot around its vertical axis and also to be able to tip out of the horizontal plane. The bridge area of the gangway consists of a number of rigid rails placed parallel to one another at prescribed distances and able to move lengthwise, which are enclosed and guided at both ends in supporting profiles that are mounted and guided on the bridge bearings associated with them.

Abstract: Processes for removing the top ply from a stack of plies, such as layers of fabric, in which an element engages the stack and moves relative to the ply to be removed along the face of said ply while pressure is inserted by the element on the stack in such a way that this is locally dented. The element used to engage the ply is provided with a smooth surface. The invention also relates to a device for carrying out this method having a single hollow element which is provided with suction openings or blow openings and can be moved perpendicular to its longitudinal axis.