Abstract: The latching apparatus of the present disclosure includes an actuator configured to change from a first position to a second position; a core connector coupled to the actuator at a first end, and having a cam disposed thereon; and a follower located between the actuator and the cam; wherein the actuator pushes the follower when changing from the first position to the second position, such that the follower engages with the cam on the core connector and causes the cam to rotate an angle to enter a latching state, wherein during the latching state, the core connector configured to hold the actuator secured at the second position. Switch systems and Methods for switching a latching apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: A manifold assembly for an automobile cooling system includes a crossover tube and a crossover tube cover welded in an opening of the crossover tube A flash trap is provided adjacent the region of the weld joint to receive and capture weld flash migrating inwardly in the crossover tube.

Abstract: Pipe machining apparatuses and methods of operating are provided. In one aspect, a pipe machining apparatus includes an advancement mechanism coupled to a frame and adapted to move relative to the frame between a first position, in which the advancement mechanism is in a travel path of an advancement member and is adapted to be engaged by the advancement member to advance a tool, and a second position, in which the advancement mechanism is positioned out of the travel path of the advancement member and is not adapted to be engaged by the advancement member. In another aspect, a pipe machining apparatus includes multiple motors and pinion gears engaged with a gear rack of a tool carrier. In a further aspect, a pipe machining apparatus includes a race wiper. In yet another aspect, a pipe machining apparatus includes a race lubrication member.

Abstract: A reclosable zipper fastener has a slider 40 and first and second profiles 24, 26. Each profile has a body 32, 34 and a flange 28, 30 which has three zones which are, successively and in the direction away from the body, an anti-seal zone 42, 43, a line-of-weakness formation zone 44, 45 and a sealing zone 46, 47. The zipper can be used in a bag in which it is secured internally of a top seal 20, the line-of-weakness zones 44, 45 forming lines along which a top portion of the bag can be removed to open the bag. The bag can then be sealed using the zipper. A tamper-evident feature is thus provided.

Abstract: A service pack, in certain embodiments, includes an engine, a variable displacement pump coupled to the engine, and a controller configured to control displacement of the variable displacement pump in response to a load condition associated with the engine. A method of managing power of an engine-driven system, in certain embodiments, includes sensing a load associated with an engine coupled to a variable displacement pump. The method also includes adjusting pump displacement of the variable displacement pump in response to the sensed load and one or more limits associated with the engine.

Abstract: A stencil printer includes a frame, a stencil coupled to the frame, a substrate support coupled to the frame to support a substrate in a print position, and a print head, coupled to the frame, to deposit and print viscous material over the stencil. The print head includes a squeegee assembly having at least one squeegee blade and a squeegee blade movement mechanism configured to move the squeegee blade from a raised position in which the squeegee blade is spaced from stencil and a lowered position in which the squeegee blade engages and applies a force on the stencil. The print head further has a device to detect a first reference point associated with a first force of the squeegee blade against the stencil and a second reference point associated with a second force of the squeegee blade against the stencil when moving the squeegee blade to the lowered position in which the squeegee blade engages and applies a force on the stencil.

Abstract: A film-tail clamp, cut, and seal system for use in a wrapping apparatus for wrapping an associated item has an oval track vertically oriented and openable to move into and out of the associated item. A shuttle is configured for movement along an inner periphery of the track. A wrapping material is dispensed from the shuttle for wrapping around the item. A clamp arm, which is movable into and out of a plane defined by the film being wrapped around the item, has a sealing element for contacting and sealing a free end portion of the film onto a portion of the film already wrapped around the item. The clamp arm also has a clamp for securing the film when the film is sealed and has a cutter for cutting the free end portion of the film from the portion sealed onto the film.

Abstract: A torch and a welder having a torch constructed to pull a consumable weld wire thereto are disclosed. The torch includes a wire feeder assembly having a first feed roll and a second feed roll. Operation of the feed rolls pulls a consumable weld wire to the torch. A lever selectively separates the first and the second feed rolls and is securable to allow a hands-free separation of the feed rolls.

Abstract: The vent hose cap includes a base and a head. The base includes cylindrical walls and partially cylindrical interior skirt sections. The interior of the skirt sections form an aperture for receiving a vent hose, while the space defined between the cylindrical walls and the skirt sections, including the gaps between the skirt sections, define a longitudinal gas passageway. Radial slots formed in the base provide gas communication from the interior of the gas vent hose to the longitudinal gas passageway. The cap includes a barbed shaft with an H-shaped cross-section for insertion into the base and through the interior of the vent hose.