Abstract: Shrimp are conveyed in upright orientation upon a pair of spaced rails that revolve in upright planes and which strike bumpers. The shirmp may be size sorted by orienting the rails such that their spacing changes. The shirmp are deheaded by conveying then to a deheader that has a pinch finger that swings by a pinch block and clamp.

Abstract: In known electromagnetically actuatable valves, a connecting tube connected to the armature has a valve closing element secured to its other end. The connecting tube has fuel flowing through it, which can exit again in the vicinity of the valve closing element via radially extending openings. To make such tubes additional work steps are required. There is proposed a novel connecting tube intended to assure easy manufacture and simple assembly with minimum weight and maximum stability. The novel connecting tube is provided with a slit extending from one end to the other, which provides the connecting tube with resilient elasticity and provides a large-area hydraulic cross section. The manufacture of the connecting tube can be accomplished easily by rolling of a sheet-metal blank. The embodiment of the connecting tube is suitable for electromagnetically actuatable valves of all kinds.

Abstract: A monolithic integrated semiconductor device is described, wherein for the adjustment of the breakdown voltage a cover electrode (7) is disposed in the area of the pn-junctions and a corresponding potential is applied through a voltage divider (1) for adjusting the breakdown voltage. For maintaining a temperature independent breakdown voltage it is provided that the voltage divider (1) consists of resistors (R1, R2) in the form of diffused zones which have different doping levels. The resulting different temperature coefficients of the resistors (R1,R2) of the voltage divider cause a temperature dependent potential change of the cover electrode potential, whereby a temperature stabilization of the breakdown voltage is obtained.

Abstract: When motor vehicles are driven, discontinuities that lead to load spikes arise between overrunning and running under load. The load spikes are avoided by means of a discontinuous increase in fuel quantity, which makes it possible for the engine to come gently to rest in its suspension, to bypass the drive play, and to convert the changes in increased fuel quantity without bucking. By incorporating drag elements into the connection between the arbitrary actuation of an intermediate lever, which affects the fuel injection quantity, and an idling stop, a discontinuous adjustment of the intermediate lever is attained.

Abstract: Motor vehicle components that function in accordance with the operating state of a fuel injection pump require a load signal from the pump that represents an accurate quantity relationship, so that they can function in a properly adapted manner. The accurate quantity relationship is attained in that initially, by mechanical means, two additional stops, temporarily lengthened by a spacer gauge, on the pump limit the rotation of an adjusting lever. The conversion into an electrical signal is effected via a potentiometer coupled to the adjusting lever, the characteristic curve of the potentiometer being effected in such a way, in a calibration process by means of laser trimming of two compensating resistors connected in series with the potentiometer, that the set-point voltages with which predetermined quantities are associated are attained at both stops. This reference voltage is suitable for triggering succeeding components of the fuel injection pump.

Abstract: A device for aspirating coating material, such as paints, from the applicator gap between two applicator rollers provides two suction tubes, which are disposed horizontally displaceably and whose outlet ends communicate with an apparatus for generating a suction pressure as well as with in apparatus for collecting the aspirated coating material. Particularly when a photoresist is applied to a board-like substrate in the manufacture of printed circuit boards, accumulations of the coating material in the region of the edge of the substrate passing through the apparatus can be avoided without mechanically straining the applicator rollers. By means of the suction pressure apparatus, the quantity of coating material accumulating as the boards to be coated pass through the apparatus can be aspirated continuously and returned via a collection tank to the supply of coating material to be used.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a seat cushion for use by a person sitting in a chair or a bed. The seat cushion includes a base layer of padded material with raised cushion areas and depressed recessed areas. The cushion areas correspond to and receive the large muscle masses of the person's buttocks and thighs so as to distribute the person's body weight over the large muscle masses. The recessed areas correspond to the varying body prominences of the patient, such as the ischial bone prominences, so as to receive and suspend the prominences and thereby minimize pressure thereon. The cushion areas are created by stuffing compartments formed on the base with a padding material. The compartments are contoured so as to also define the recessed areas.

Abstract: A fuel injection pump for internal combustion engines having a plurality of pump elements disposed in a row, the onset and end of supply of each being effected by means of a respective control slide that is axially displaceable on the pump piston and by the control of relief conduits for the pump work chamber. The control slides are actuated via a rotary shaft; upon rotation of the rotary shaft, the control slides are axially displaced via driver arms secured on the rotary shaft. To adjust the axial position of the individual control slides relative to one another, the driver arms are permanently deformed in the axial direction of the control slides.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting in governing the idling rpm of an internal engine including a bypass line that bypasses a throttle valve in an air intake tube. A rotary slide valve secured to one end of a shaft which is controlled by a motor is rotatable in the bypass line to adjust air flow through the bypass line. The bypass line is integral with a lid-shaped housing part in which roller bearings juxtaposed the rotary slide valve is secured. The upper end of the shaft is rotatable in bearings carried by an upper housing part. The housing parts are secured together in axial alignment with each other.

Abstract: An embossing machine wherein two driven embossing rolls are provided with ripheral knobs and depressions. The knobs of one roll extend with clearance into the depressions of the other roll and vice versa during travel of the knobs and depressions through the nip of the rolls. The clearances between the top lands of knobs and adjacent portions of internal surfaces bounding the respective depressions are smaller than the clearances between the flanks of the knobs and the adjacent portions of the respective internal surfaces. This ensures that a carpet of loose fibrous material which is fed into the nip is converted into embossed textile material having a first layer of compacted portions which are formed adjacent the top lands of knobs on one of the rolls, a second layer of compacted portions which are formed adjacent the top lands of knobs on the other roll, and fluffy intermediate portions which connect the compacted portions forming one of the layers with compacted portions of the other layer.

Abstract: 8-bit data words and check words of a data block are supplied to an error recognition circuit the same time that they are written into a FIFO storage unit a word clock rate derived from the signals reproduced from a magnetic tape record which are subject to phase fluctuations. At the same time a counter is advanced by the same clock pulses. The error recognition circuit forms syndrome words by which each erroneous data word can be located and its address stored, as the state of the counter, into a register which is capable of registering more than one such address. The error recognition circuit also generates an error pattern multibit signal which is likewise stored in a register which can store more than one error pattern.

Abstract: A multiple-plate hybrid device with integrated heat dissipation for thick-film hybrid substrates containing hybrid circuits in which the thick-film hybrid substrates are inserted in metal frames of a metal housing and at least partially coupled with portions of the metal frames for dissipating the occurring heat.

Abstract: A simplified anchor chain tensioner includes a base bracket, and a multiple function U-shaped lever pivotally mounted to the base bracket. The anchor chain hook is pivotally mounted by threaded engagement to a pivot pin mounted through the two lever arms of the U-shaped lever. The front ends of the lever arms are resiliently movable toward and away from one another, with the end of one lever arm being notched to resiliently latch and hold down the anchor hook arm; while the end of the other lever arm is jogged to provide a surface for locking engagement with the base bracket and a second surface for the application of manual compression force to release the latching and/or locking action.

Abstract: To provide for rapid manufacture and ease of assembly, the coaxial connector is formed by an inner center terminal element having a central prong and two clamping elements projecting radially therefrom, the one closest to the prong being clamped over the center conductor (16) of the connecting cable and a further one being clamped or crimped over the insulating jacket of the coaxial cable to be connected, to provide for strain relief. The outer terminal element (25) is a cup-shaped structure which is also formed with a clamping extension (24) projecting radially from the bottom of the wall of the clamping projection and crimped over the outer or sleeve conductor of the coaxial cable (15); the entire assembly is surrounded by injection molding compound which also maintains separation of the clamping extension (24) and the connecting strap (23) with respect to the clamping extensions (13, 14) of the inner conductor.

Abstract: A cold-start apparatus for alcohol-fueled internal combustion engines in which a certain quantity of gasoline is injected directly into the combustion chambers upon starting. To assure reliable start-up of the engine with the aid of gasoline, and beyond a predetermined temperature, the engine is operated with only alcohol fuel. In order to make gasoline available for the cold start without entailing a major expense, a gasoline storage and supply device is provided. The supply device includes a piston which divides the housing into a work chamber which is filled with alcohol fuel from a work chamber which is filled with gasoline.

Abstract: Fuel injection nozzle for internal combustion engines comprising an inwardly opening valve needle (14) and a nozzle bore hole (20) into which a throttle pivot (18) of the valve needle (14) dips during an initial lift. The throttle pivot (18) is provided with at least two flattened portions (30, 32 and 30, 32, 40, respectively) for forming preferred pass-through cross sections in the nozzle bore hole (20), wherein at least two flattened portions (30, 32 and 32, 40, respectively) end in different cross-sectional planes of the throttle pivot (18). Accordingly, a stepwise enlargement of the total cross section in the nozzle bore hole (20) can be achieved during the initial lift of the valve needle (14) with manufacturing methods which can be controlled in a favorable manner.

Abstract: A method and means for positioning bedfast patients where the apparatus includes a rectangular pad which dwells on the bed surface and extends at least from above the shoulders of the patient to a point at least below the hip areas. Pairs of straps are secured to the pad and extend transversely across the pad in substantial alignment with the shoulders and hip areas, respectively, of the patient. Hand gripping loops are formed in the strap elements adjacent the side edges of the pad. Slide buckles are secured to the strap elements which extend outwardly from the side edges of the pad, and hook elements are secured thereto for securement to bed rails and the like to temporarily hold a patient in a side rest position, for example.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an arrangement for adjusting an operating characteristic quantity of an internal combustion engine such as for the idle speed control with a redundant drive. Two windings of the drive are driven via two separate lines from two separate output stages. When a defect is detected via an electrical monitoring unit, a safety logic unit transfers the full operation for the drive of the throttle flap to the output stage and the winding corresponding thereto which are not affected by the defect. In this way, a noraml idle speed of the engine is assured even in the presence of a single defect.

Abstract: Apparatus for protecting electrically operated devices from damage as a result of penetration of moisture has an electric switch or a normally intact conductor, and an explosive or ignitable actuator which initiates an opening or closing of the switch or at least partial destruction of the conductor when operated by one or more sensors which detect the presence of moisture in or close to the electrically operated device. The explosive actuator can be used to clear the path for movement of a movable switch contact from open to closed position or vice versa, or to break up a conductor when ignited or otherwise operated in response to a signal from the moisture sensor or sensors. A combustible actuator can employ a flash light whose envelope confines a portion of a conductor and further contains a combustible material serving to generate heat on ignition in response to a signal from the sensor or sensors whereby the heat destroys the integrity of the portion of the conductor in the envelope.