Abstract: A bend segment for the track of a chain conveyor comprising at least two spaced, preferably flexible rails (4, 5) forming a track for the carrying surface of chain links (30), permanent magnets arranged below the track of the chain and flexible guide rails (11, 12) for guiding the return part of the chain, a number of supporting elements for supporting the rails being provided, which supporting elements are spaced in the conveying direction of the conveyor, the permanent magnets being accommodated in chambers (24, 24′) formed in an elongate, preferably flexible strip which is also supported on the supporting elements. The invention enables inexpensive manufacture of a bend segment of different lengths and radii.

Abstract: A conveyor mat comprises a number of plastic modules succeeding each other in a conveying direction and whose top sides form a conveying face and provided with converging hinge loops which have equal basic forms and which alternately extend forwards and rearwards relative to the conveying direction and successive modules are coupled by means of hinge pins, such that the forwardly extending hinge loops of the rearmost module can slide between the rearwardly extending hinge loops of the next module between a slide-out position and a slide-in position, a sidewall of a forwardly extending hinge loop is provided with a projection which in the slide-out position cooperates with the top of the adjacent, rearwardly extending hinge loop, and the sidewall of the adjacent hinge loop is provided with a recess in which the projection can be received during sliding into the slide-in position.

Abstract: An asset management system (100) is disclosed, and is adapted for use to rate the condition of a physical asset component, such as a roof (102), estimate the service life of the asset, and provide a basis for decisions regarding the selection of repair alternatives and/or replacement options associated with the asset. Rating and evaluation of the asset is initiated by an operator (104) performing a “survey” of the asset to determine problem defects. Data representative of such defects is entered into the memory of an instrument (106) and transmitted to a central processing system (108). The central processing system (108) is adapted to allow the user to selectively review and evaluate the impact and financial feasibility of alternative repair and replacement options relating to the problems or defects associated with the asset.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for operating a closed hot water installation provided with a pipe system, a boiler, heat exchangers, an expansion tank, a water make-up provision and a de-aerator, the method including the steps of opening a non-return valve to allow air to escape, detecting a water level in the de-aerator, feeding water to the closed installation when the level falls below a predetermined level, blocking opening of the non-return valve until the water level has fallen to a first level and starting the feed of water when a second lower level is reached.

Abstract: A front wheel assembly for a scooter. The scooter has a head tube provided at a front end thereof, a stem extending through the head tube, and a handlebar provided on a top of the stem. The front wheel assembly has a seat mounted at a lower end of the stem. A longitudinal bar is pivotally mounted in the seat. A first wheel is provided at a front end of the longitudinal bar. An axle is pivotally provided at a rear end of the longitudinal bar. A pair of second wheels, one of the pair of wheels mounted at each end of the axle. Whereby, when a user turns the handlebar, the scooter can follow a twisting path.

Abstract: A conveyor mat built up from hingedly intercoupled plastic modules, each module consisting of a number of substantially equally spaced apart hinge plates extending throughout the length of the module and provided with hinge loops at both ends thereof, the outer hinge plate and a plate-shaped part located on the outer side of a module of at least a number of modules extending to a position below the bottom face of the mat formed by the successive modules or being provided with a recess in the longitudinal direction of the module, the arrangement being such that the thus formed downward extension and/or the recesses form a lateral guide for the conveyor mat and can cooperate with a tubular or U-shaped guide section respectively.

Abstract: Blade tracker apparatus for tracking rotating helicopter blades includes an antenna which transmits a signal beam in the direction of the rotating blade. The impedance of the antenna changes as one of the blades enters the transmission beam and the amount by which the impedance changes varies as a function of the physical distance between the antenna and the blade. The varying impedance caused by a blade passing the antenna will amplitude modulate the transmitted signal and provide an indication of the distance of each of the several blades of a rotor as each of the blades passes through the field of the antenna.

Abstract: A modular casting system includes a plurality of casting modules and, is provided with on-board systems such as a lubrication system, cooling system, etc., which operate independently from similar systems on other modules of the system. Each of the casting modules is connected by quick disconnect connections to a centrally disposed source of fluid pressure and electrical power and a control unit for controlling each of the modules independently. Each of the modules is readily removable from the system and replaced with a new module of a different type or with a different mold. Each of the modules is preferably provided with a filter removal unit which is operative to raise of the filter during the cooling operation and facilitates removal of the filter upon completion of the pouring operation. The casting modules are provided with a tilting launder tray which facilitates laundering of the mold after a casting operation.

Abstract: A power cable assembly (20) is provided with a pivotal male connector (220). The power cable assembly (20) includes a flexible conduit (114) attached to the pivotal male connector (220). The male connector (220) includes a male connector module (240) for housing male connector terminals (122A) connected to electrical wires (142) and supporting flanges (125). The male connector module (240) can pivot through a desired angle with respect to the flexible conduit (114). This pivoting arrangement is advantageous for fitting around tight corners in wall panel raceways.

Abstract: A tool, specifically adapted for inserting a lamp module in a lamp module receptacle and for removal of a lamp module from a receptacle, is provided with a longitudinally extending handle having opposite ends and a lamp removal head at one end of the handle for engaging the head of a lamp tether and disconnecting the tether head from a tether rail, and a lamp insertion head at an opposite end of the handle to facilitate engagement of a lamp tether head with a tether rail in a lamp receptacle.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for temporarily increasing the transport capacity of the water supply system in case of a calamity, in which despite the occurrence of a calamity an amount of drinking water is to be transported to the service area of a pumping station or transport line which has failed. In case of a calamity, at least one mobile apparatus for raising the pressure in the transport line is temporarily connected to the residual supply system to take over the failing transport function. The apparatus has a transportable housing with a pump coupled to a motor, comprising means for setting the pump on two sides into communication with a water transport line via connecting lines, and has a capacity sufficient for deployment in a municipal, regional or still larger water supply system.

Abstract: An energy center (100) is disclosed which is mountable to furniture assemblies comprising elements such as planar work surfaces and vertical side surfaces. In one embodiment, the energy center (100) is mountable to a work surface (102) having a planar surface (104). A slot (106) extends through the work surface (102). The energy center (100) includes an upper housing (120) having an interior spacial area (124) for housing wires and portions of electrical receptacles (112) and data ports (114). The receptacles (112) and data ports (114) are utilized to provide energy through power cords (110) and data lines (108). The upper housing (120) is interchangeably mountable to a first base support (130). The base support (130) is securable to the planar surface (140). In a second embodiment, an energy center (300) is adapted to be mounted to an edge or end of the work surface (102).

Abstract: A laminated, truck bumper (10) having an exterior surface (14) with a prescribed mechanical finish (15) such as a highly reflective (mirror) finish that is uniform in appearance and does not have any fasteners or undesirable apertures extending therethrough. The laminated bumper includes an outer sheet (11) and a reinforcing sheet (16) that is configured with a generally U-shaped channel (17) and disposed in the channel recess (13) of the similarly configured channel (12) of the outer sheet. The reinforcing sheet is welded to the outer sheet and has indentations (19) therein each with an aperture (20) for extending a fastener (21) therethrough. The head (22) of each fastener is fixedly secured entirely in the reinforcing sheet indentation so as not to disrupt or interfere with the uniform appearance of the highly reflective finish of the outer sheet.

Abstract: A conveying system, comprising an endless conveyor mat extending between two divert wheels, for conveying products between the divert wheels in a conveying direction. The conveying system further comprises a slide-over device for transferring, adjacent a divert wheel from or towards the conveying face, products conveyed by the conveyor mat towards or from said divert wheel. The slide-over device comprises a number of fingers extending into the conveying face. The conveyor mat comprises a substantially flat conveying face having at least one substantially straight slot, extending in conveying direction. The fingers each cooperate with a slot. Each finger is connected to the slide-over device so as to be detachable substantially in vertical direction.

Abstract: A rotatable power and data center with storage area (100) is disclosed which provides access, at a work surface level, to electrical power, communication signals and other types of desired electrical and/or communications input/output. The power and data center (100) includes a stationary housing (106). A pair of coupling connectors (134) are provided which allow the stationary housing (106) to be removably secured from a slot (102) formed within a work surface (104). A carriage (170) is rotatably coupled to the stationary housing (106) and is movable between closed and open positions. A recessed storage area (244) is formed by the housing (106) and carriage (170). Electrical receptacles (180) and communication receptacles (174) are mounted on the carriage (170). A cover (220) is also rotatably coupled to the housing (106). Electrical and communications devices can remain energized through the receptacles (174, 180) when the carriage (170) and cover (220) are in closed positions.