Abstract: A rotating superstructure includes: a front block on which a power unit that includes a prime mover; and a rear block on which a unit for raising and lowering a boom that includes a winch, a, and an arm. And the rotating superstructure is configured to be split into the front block and the rear block.

Abstract: Second-gear blocking switching valves 101 to 104 are provided in pipe lines providing communication between remote control valves 22, 24 and pilot operation portions of valve sections of second-gear spools of control valves. A switching selection means 105 switches the second-gear blocking switching valves 101 to 104. Proportional pressure reduction valves 111 to 114 change secondary pressure to be outputted in accordance with secondary pressure of the remote control valves. Secondary pressure changing switching valves 116 to 119 are provided in pipe lines providing communication between the remote control valves and pilot operation portions of valve sections of first-gear spools of the control valves.

Abstract: A bifurcated connection portion is formed on one of an upper rotating body and a boom foot, a flat plate connection portion inserted into the bifurcated connection portion is formed on the other, and pin holes are provided in both the connection portions. A boom foot pin attachment and detachment apparatus is to insert a boom foot pin into both the pin holes aligned, and provided with a cylinder bracket attached to an inner piece of the bifurcated connection portion enabling the boom foot pin to move between an insertion position inside the pin holes and a pull out position outside the pin holes, a slide plate slidably provided on the cylinder bracket, a hydraulic cylinder attached to the plate with a piston rod thereof connected to the boom foot pin, and a regulation plate for selectively regulating sliding of the slide plate or movement of the boom foot pin at a predetermined time.

Abstract: The method for reducing aircraft carbon brake wear involves monitoring the commanded initiation of braking, and setting a residual brake clamping force to a predetermined minimum residual brake clamping force, which is maintained following the commanded initiation of braking to prevent release of braking during taxiing of the aircraft. The minimum residual brake clamping force is applied despite a commanded release of braking until at least one predetermined control logic condition occurs.

Abstract: In a crawler crane of the present invention, a plurality of winches 11-14 for winding wire ropes are disposed on a rotating frame 6 of an upper rotating body 3 in a row in a plane view. A cabin 17 and a power unit 18 are disposed on the front and rear portions of either a right side or a left side of the rotating frame 6 of the upper rotating body 3. A working oil tank 36 of the power unit 18 is disposed between the cabin 17 and a driving section 31-34 of the power unit and in close proximity to a rear surface of the cabin 17. The working oil tank 36 is formed in a size which covers the substantially whole area of the rear surface of the cabin 17. In the crawler crane of the present invention, it is possible to take an anti-sound measure for the cabin to a satisfactory extent without causing cost increase. In the crawler crane of the present invention, moreover, it is possible to improve the transportability because the width of the upper rotating body can be shortened.

Abstract: A vending machine includes a coin handler, a bill handler, and a vending machine controller (VMC). The bill handler communicates with the coin handler and the VMC. The bill handler includes a bill recycler and a controller. The controller receives a Coin Tubes message from the coin handler. The Coin Tubes message includes information about a coin denomination available for dispensing in the coin handler. The controller produces a second Coin Tubes message by adding information about a bill denomination available for dispensing in the bill handler to the first Coin Tubes message. The controller sends the second Coin Tubes message to the VMC. The controller receives a Change Issue message from the VMC, that identifies an amount of money to be dispensed from the vending machine. In response, the controller causes the bill recycler to dispense at least one bill.

Abstract: A security device that increases the number of design options available for a machine testable security feature formed in part from a light absorbing (e.g., magnetic) material, while more effectively hiding or concealing this material, is provided. The inventive security device achieves these results by physically separating this security feature from a visually detectable or public security feature. Also provided by way of this invention is a process for preparing the inventive security device as well as a security document that employs one or more such devices.

Abstract: A system and method for directing a consumer through a vending machine transaction. The system and method include a UI guide comprising visual cues to direct a consumer to insert a minimum amount of money, make a production selection and confirm the product selection. The system and method provide for the consumer to cancel the transaction and request that return of inserted coins.

Abstract: A hydraulic-drive work vehicle includes a plurality of variable capacity hydraulic motors which are rotated by receiving pressure oil from a variable capacity hydraulic pump. Wheels provided at two or more axles are rotated due to torques of the hydraulic motors. The work vehicle is provided with a traveling stabilizer, the traveling stabilizer including a traveling-state detector for detecting a traveling state of the vehicle, and a controller which receives a signal from the detector and varies a capacity of at least particular one of the plurality of hydraulic motors according to the traveling state of the vehicle.

Abstract: A counterweight installation device includes: a weight support unit provided on a rear end of a body frame of a construction machine; a weight mounting unit disposed on a counterweight; a pin member for mounting the counterweight adapted to move between a first position at which the weight mounting unit is mounted on the weight support unit and a second position at which the weight mounting unit is dismounted from the weight support unit; and a rod device, one end of which is linked with the pin member and an other end of which extends so as to project to an outside of the counterweight, adapted to move the pin member between the first position and the second position by operation at the other end thereof.

Abstract: A bezel for use in a merchandising system is provided. The bezel includes an information display and a graphic display including one or more visual indicators. The bezel also includes a card reader configured to process payments from a cashless payment card. The bezel further includes a bill recycler access slot providing access to a bill recycler. In the bezel, illumination of the graphic display is controlled in response to information received from the bill recycler.

Abstract: An ultra low-power transmission system for use with a battery-operated device. The ultra-low power transmission system comprises an encoded transmitter and an addressable ultra -low power receiver. The ultra low-power receiver comprises an RF front-end block for receiving and demodulating an incoming RF signal. The RF front-end block includes an amplifier for amplifying the received RF signal and a frequency discriminator for demodulating the amplified RF signal to produce a baseband signal. The amplifier and the frequency discriminator are each comprised of enhancement mode, high-mobility electron transistors (E-HEMTs). The ultra low-power further receiver comprises a correlator for receiving the baseband signal from the frequency discriminator and detecting a codeword therein. The correlator comprises a plurality of switched capacitors for storing samples of the baseband signal. The correlator is operable to couple the plurality of switched capacitors in order to integrate the samples stored thereon.

Abstract: Trays within a given level of a drum-type vending machine form individual zones, and may be further subdivided into additional individual zones, for which pricing may be separately specified. A vend door for the corresponding level is constrained to allow access to a given zone upon payment of the appropriate amount. More levels and greater flexibility in pricing and product selection are thus enabled, together with greater control over vending operations.

Abstract: A steering apparatus provided in a wheeled working machine according to the present invention includes mechanical steering means for steering front wheels in accordance with the operation of operating means by connecting the operating means to a link member for changing the direction of the front wheels so as to transmit a steering force, full-hydraulic steering means, having steering cylinders for respectively changing directions of the front and rear wheels, for steering at least one of the front and rear wheels by introducing hydraulic oil to predetermined steering cylinders in accordance with the operation of the operating means and a selected mode, and switching means for switching the means so as to selectively actuate one of the mechanical steering means and the full-hydraulic steering means.

Abstract: A boom hoisting device comprising a mast having a pivotable front end portion connected to a front end portion of a boom through a guy line, a mast-side spreader provided at the front end portion of the mast, a frame-side spreader removably mounted to an upper rotating body and with a hoisting rope being stretched between and spread on both mast-side spreader and frame-side spreader, and a hoisting winch adapted to unwind and wind the hoisting rope to raise and lower the mast and the boom, the hoisting winch being mounted to the mast so that the mast and the hoisting winch are together removed from the upper rotating body by separation of a base end portion of the mast from the upper rotating body.

Abstract: A boom component display apparatus 1 of the present invention is provided with processing units 4, connector assemblies 6 and a display unit 5. The processing units 4 are installed on each of a plurality of unit booms 11a thru 11g that compose a boom assembly 3 of a crane 100 and outputs identification information of each unit boom. The connector assemblies 6 transmits the identification information outputted from the processing units 4. The display unit 5 displays a connecting sequence information to show the relation between the connecting sequence of a plurality of unit booms 11a thru 11g and the identification information of a plurality of unit booms 11a thru 11g, basing on the identification information sent from the processing units 4 through the connector assemblies 6. By depending upon the boom component display apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the unit booms from being assembled in the wrong connecting sequences.

Abstract: In a crawler crane of the present invention, a plurality of winches 11-14 for winding wire ropes are disposed on a rotating frame 6 of an upper rotating body 3 in a row in a plane view. A cabin 17 and a power unit 18 are disposed on the front and rear portions of either a right side or a left side of the rotating frame 6 of the upper rotating body 3. A working oil tank 36 of the power unit 18 is disposed between the cabin 17 and a driving section 31-34 of the power unit and in close proximity to a rear surface of the cabin 17. The working oil tank 36 is formed in a size which covers the substantially whole area of the rear surface of the cabin 17. In the crawler crane of the present invention, it is possible to take an anti-sound measure for the cabin to a satisfactory extent without causing cost increase. In the crawler crane of the present invention, moreover, it is possible to improve the transportability because the width of the upper rotating body can be shortened.

Abstract: A method of calibrating a powered seat includes storing a first position of at least one seat part in a memory, calculating a second position of the at least one seat part by adding to the first position a difference between a predetermined value of first position and a predetermined value of the second position, and storing the calculated second position in the memory.

Abstract: A crane includes a boom and boom pivoting mast connected to a swivel body so as to be pivotable, a boom pivoting winch for pivoting the boom, and a main hoisting winch and auxiliary hoisting winch for hoisting up and hoisting down a hanging load. The main and auxiliary hoisting winches are mounted on the boom, while the boom pivoting winch is mounted on the boom pivoting mast.

Abstract: A wheel speed transducer including a magnetic device associated with a wheel and a sensor device associated with the axle of the wheel provides data indicative of the velocity of the wheel. A processor located at the axle receives the wheel speed data and processes it to perform antiskid control functions. The velocity data is stored in a data concentrator also associated with the axle. A tire pressure sensor, a brake temperature sensor and a brake torque sensor, each associated with the wheel, send data to the processor at the axle, for storage in the data concentrator. A transmitting antenna associated with the axle and in communication with the data concentrator transmits stored data to a receiving antenna associated with the wheel. A data port at the wheel and in communication with the receiving antenna provides an interface to an external device for receiving the data.