Abstract: A flow-control faucet aerator is configured to be fitted on a spout of a faucet and includes a housing, an aerating device installed in the housing, and a washer installed above the aerating device. The washer is provided with at least one mouth and an aqueduct circling the mouth. The aqueduct is made of an elastic material and has a neck that has a wall thickness smaller than a wall thickness of the rest of the aqueduct. The neck of the aqueduct deforms at different levels according to different levels of water pressure at the spout of the faucet, so as to change a diameter of the aqueduct and in a flow of the faucet, thereby contributing to flow control and water conservation.

Abstract: One example embodiment is a kitchen tray assembly that includes a T-shaped shaft and a plurality of trays movable within the T-shaped shaft. The T-shaped shaft includes a first horizontal compartment, a second horizontal compartment and a vertical compartment. The first and second horizontal compartments hold a number of tray receiving space, in which the number of tray receiving space is one less than a number of the trays in the kitchen tray assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus and method improves the production efficiency of crystallizer bottleneck cooling. The apparatus includes a cooling turntable, a plurality of cooling head assemblies, a cam plate of preform insertion, a cam plate of preform lifting and a cam plate of preform release, a protective sleeve on a crystallization chain. The preform is set in a protective sleeve with the preform neck exposed at the protective sleeve, and the cooling head assemblies are mounted on the cooling turntable and set at the top of the protective sleeve. The cooling head assembly includes a upper mounting plate and a lower mounting plate, a cooling shaft body, a guide shaft. The upper mounting plate is provided with an upper roller, the lower mounting plate is provided with a lower roller. The cam plate of preform insertion, cam plate of preform lifting and cam plate of preform release are mounted on the rotating path of the cooling head assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous composite binder of natural polymer derivative-conducting polymer. The composite binder comprises a natural polymer derivative and a water-soluble conducting polymer at a mass ratio of 1:3.75 to 1:0.038. The composite binder can be used for a conducting electrode material and a binder material of an electrochemical energy storage device, in particular for manufacturing a lithium ion battery, a capacitor or other energy storage system. Also disclosed are a plate electrode for an enemy storage device containing the composite binder and an energy storage device containing the plate electrode.

Abstract: A carbon brush holder is provided, which includes an insulating base, a metal brush frame, and two carbon brushes, wherein the insulating base includes a first base and two second bases correspondingly engaging with two matching portions of the first base respectively; the first base has a first slot having a straight section and two winding sections respectively connected to two ends of the straight section and each of the second bases has a second slot, and a protrusion is formed on a slot wall thereon. The metal brush frame includes a main frame and two branch frames respectively connected to two ends of the main frame, wherein the main frame is embedded in the first slot; the two branch frames are embedded in the two second slots, and are connected to two carbon brushes respectively, to thereby provide an improved contact between the two carbon brushes and a slip ring assembly.

Abstract: The circuit breaking system contains a power circuit whose voltage is greater than 600 volts, at least a circuit breaking device, at least a current detection device, a current reduction unit, at least an actuation device, and a linking device. The circuit breaking system is applicable to a high or ultra-high voltage power circuit, and the power circuit is interrupted through purely mechanical means without additional electricity provision. Even when there are major disasters that existing protection means fails, the present invention can still function and provides a trip free, ultimate self-protection mechanism so that a power system can be readily reset.

Abstract: A whiteboard comprises a panel, four rims and four connectors. The panel comprises a writable pre-coating layer, a foaming layer and a back plate. The each rim comprises a rim main body and a number of locking pieces. The rim main body comprises a top plate, a light filter plate, an upper plate, a side plate. The light filter plate is connected between the top plate and the upper plate by melting. An inserting plate is vertically extended outwards from the side plate. A locking plate is vertically extended downwards from the rear end of the inserting plate. The locking pieces are locked at the lower ends of the locking plates. Each of the locking pieces comprises a connecting portion at the upper position thereof. A supporting portion is formed at the lower end of the connecting portion. The each connector comprises a bottom casing and a top casing. The bottom casing comprises a bottom casing main body. The top casing comprises a top cover.

Abstract: A reactor for converting scrap tire material into output products, while allowing controlling the characteristics of the products within certain ranges, includes a pre-processing zone maintained at a first average temperature, at least one primary processing zone maintained at a second average temperature, at least one secondary processing zone maintained at a third average temperature, a post-processing zone that cools scrap tire material to a fourth temperature, at least one water injector that introduces water into the interior of the secondary processing zones, and potentially also the primary zone, and a transport mechanism that moves, and may mix, scrap tire material across the pre-processing zone, primary processing zone, secondary processing zone, and post-processing zone.

Abstract: A carbon brush holder is provided, which includes an insulating base, a metal brush frame, and two carbon brushes, wherein the insulating base includes a first base and two second bases correspondingly engaging with two matching portions of the first base respectively; the first base has a first slot having a straight section and two winding sections respectively connected to two ends of the straight section and each of the second bases has a second slot, and a protrusion is formed on a slot wall thereon. The metal brush frame includes a main frame and two branch frames respectively connected to two ends of the main frame, wherein the main frame is embedded in the first slot; the two branch frames are embedded in the two second slots, and are connected to two carbon brushes respectively, to thereby provide an improved contact between the two carbon brushes and a slip ring assembly.

Abstract: A compression apparatus (10) for compressing a tubular structure (12) to be formed into a hollow structure (20) such as a pipe comprises contact elements (60) arranged in two sets, (61, 62). The contact elements (60) are adapted to move along a compression section (41) in a coordinated sequence, whereby a portion (12a) of the tubular structure (12) within the compression section (41) is compressed between pairs (63) of opposed contact elements. The apparatus (10) includes registration means (110) for causing respective pairs (63) of opposed contact elements (60) to be maintained in registration with each other while moving along the compression section (41).

Abstract: A yard tractor incorporating a fluid cylinder pressurized by fluid from a control valve actuated by a switch accessible from the driver's seat.

Abstract: A yard tractor incorporating a fluid cylinder pressurized by fluid from a control valve actuated by a switch accessible from the driver's seat.

Abstract: In various implementations, a pager may be coupled to a console. The pager may include a battery and coupling the pager to the console may provide power to the console. In some implementations, the power provided to the console may charge a battery of the console and/or allow the console to perform one or more operations.

Abstract: A system and method for evaluating driver performance is provided. The system includes a GPS navigation module for locating a running vehicle; a running vehicle data collection module for collecting data of the vehicle; a vehicle specifications memory for storing specifications of the vehicle; a road maps memory for storing maps of an area so as to identify the location of the vehicle by cooperating with the GPS navigation module; a road evaluation parameters memory for storing road evaluation parameters of the vehicle, and outputting evaluation parameters of the vehicle by cooperating with the road maps memory; and an evaluation module for combining the data of the vehicle from the running vehicle data collection module, the road evaluation parameters of the vehicle from the road evaluation parameters memory, and the specifications of the vehicle from the vehicle specifications memory, evaluating the combination, and outputting an evaluation report.

Abstract: An elongate hollow structure and method of constructing the hollow structure is described, whereby the hollow structure includes a radially inner portion and a radially outer portion adapted to be merged together to form a tubular wall structure. The method includes providing the radially inner portion, providing the radially outer portion about the radially inner portion, wherein a space exists between the radially inner and outer portions, the space containing a gas therein, and expanding the inner portion.

Abstract: A diagonal draw bar having a micro ventilation function includes a first lever, a second lever, a retaining lever, a spring, a latching member, and an actuating lever. The first lever defines a first rivet hole, a second rivet hole, and provides a positioning hook. The second lever defines a third rivet hole and connects with the first lever. The retaining lever defines a fourth rivet hole and connects with the retaining lever, the retaining lever defines a through hole. The spring is latched within the through hole. The latching member extends through the spring. The actuating lever is provided with a projection for pushing the latching member upward.

Abstract: An elongate hollow structure and method of constructing the hollow structure is described, the hollow structure including a radially inner portion and a radially outer portion merging together to form a tubular wall structure. The method includes providing the radially inner portion, assembling the radially outer portion about the radially inner portion, and radially expanding the inner portion. The outer portion comprises an outer layer of fiber reinforced composite construction surrounded by a flexible outer casing. A space is provided between the radially inner portion and flexible outer casing. The outer layer includes reinforcement and a binder. The flexible outer casing resists radial expansion of the reinforcement, subjecting it to radial compression. The radially expanding inner portion cooperates with the flexible outer casing to cause the volume of the space to progressively decrease, causing the binder to spread through the space between the radially inner portion and flexible outer casing.

Abstract: A bottle blank heating air channel for a bottle blowing machine comprises an air inlet channel and an air outlet channel. The air inlet channel comprises a bottleneck air channel and a bottle body air channel and the air outlet channel comprises a bottleneck air outlet channel and a bottle body air outlet channel. The bottleneck air outlet channel is a space surrounded by the bottle body air outlet channels at two sides. Cold air for cooling the bottleneck and the bottle body are respectively controlled by different air inlet channels, and the air quantity and air quantity proportion are adjustable.

Abstract: A ceramic plate structure includes a first transmittance-enhancing film layer disposed between a substrate and a first binding film layer, a conductive film layer disposed between the first binding film layer and a second binding film layer, and a second transmittance-enhancing film layer disposed between the second binding film layer and a ceramic layer. The ceramic layer renders the ceramic plate structure satisfactory in terms of transmittance gain, thermal conductivity coefficient, electrical insulation, rigidity, resistance to wear and tear, and resistance to wind erosion of the ceramic plate structure. The ceramic plate structure is suitable for use with touch panels to therefore enhance the cost-effectiveness of the manufacturing process of touch panels by cutting its material costs, reducing its power consumption, and shortening its production cycle. Accordingly, the anticipated benefits and objectives of the ceramic plate structure are attained.

Abstract: A guardrail post includes a post body, a first sleeve secured to the post body, a locking mechanism, a second sleeve, a slider, a first fastener, a limiting seal cover, and a first hanging rod. The locking mechanism includes a locking tube, a locking sleeve, and four clamping pieces. The second sleeve extends into the locking sleeve. The slider slidably is received in the second sleeve. The limiting seal cover is positioned on the second sleeve. The first hanging rod extends into the limiting seal cover. The locking tube extends into the first sleeve and defines four first through holes, the locking sleeve is sleeved on the locking tube. The four clamping pieces are respectively positioned in the four first through holes, the locking sleeve resists the four clamping pieces inwardly. The first fastener rotatably connects the locking tube with the first hanging rod.