Abstract: A press machine comprising a base, a guide member provided in such a manner that an end thereof orthogonally intersects the base, a support plate provided in such a manner that the other end of the guide member orthogonally intersects the guide member, a screw shaft supported by the support plate in parallel with the guide member, a nut member engaging with the screw shaft, and a movable body; the movable body consisting of a first movable body and a second movable body, both facing each other, obtained by dividing the movable body at a surface intersecting the traveling direction of the movable body; the first and second movable bodies connecting each other via a differential member formed in such a manner as to slidably engage with the first and second movable bodies; the differential member formed in such a manner as to be movable in a direction orthogonally intersecting the traveling direction of the movable body; and the first and second movable bodies adapted to be relatively movable along the traveling

Abstract: A recycling method comprises classifying products to be recycled on the basis of classifier unit information, decomposing and fractionating some of the products on the basis of fractionator unit information. Applying a physical action to the fractionated products on the basis of physical action information. Producing a recycled material on the basis of recycled material producer unit information. Producing a recycled component from the recycled materials on the basis of recycled component producer unit information. The information required at each step is appropriately supplied.

Abstract: Superplastic forming tools and method in which pairs of stacked metal blanks are serially loaded between heated forming dies that are moved to a closed position on each of the pair of blanks so that a partial perimeter gas seal is established therebetween. A pressure wedge is then introduced between the two blanks along one edge of the pair to act as a stopper or air seal to complete perimeter sealing thereof. The pressure wedge also establishes the operative position of a gas injection port, which directs pressurized air interiorly of the completed perimeter seal of the pair of blanks to force the blanks in opposite direction for the superplastic forming of a pair of discrete parts. The wedge and forming dies are then opened for the removal of a pair of formed parts and for the subsequent loading of additional pairs of stacked sheets for their simultaneous superplastic forming into pairs of parts.

Abstract: A method of harvesting standing trees in a jungle comprising bringing a crawler crane, preferably a hydraulic crawler crane, with a boom (14) to a block of jungle, securing the tree to be harvested to a sling in the boom, cutting the base of the tree, removing the cut tree using the boom, laying the cut tree on the ground, and cutting the crown of the cut tree. In another aspect the crown of the tree is cut first and removed by means of a sling on the boom of the crane. The crane is used to remove the crownless tree, or the crownless tree is cut at the base and allowed to fall. Main roads, spur roads, and snig tracks are constructed in the logging area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for manufacturing keystone type superconducting compacted stranded wires. In manufacturing the keystone type superconducting compacted stranded wires, a large number of superconducting wires are stranded to form stranded wires, which are then roll-formed. The method and apparatus are configured so that, in the roll-forming, one side of the compacted stranded wires, which is thinner than the other side thereof after being roll-formed, comes into contact with one flat roll before the other side of the compacted stranded wires comes into contact with another flat roll. The method and apparatus are provided as another configuration wherein one flat roll to contact with the compacted stranded wires to be thicker is smaller in diameter than another flat roll to contact with the compacted stranded wires to be thinner.

Abstract: A workbench with an adjustable height top dually engaged by twin standards with each standard having a single pawl-like structure laterally extended from front to back. The pawl mechanism in each standard is a laterally extended round rod engaging a vertical array of rounded ratchet apertures at the front and back end of the top. A novel safety mechanism to prevent inadvertent disengagement of the rod from the ratchet apertures is a combination of a tension spring connected between a chain and a foot actuator pedal. This spring prevents accidental release of the rod by absorbing unintentional or inadvertent minor force applied to the pedal. The rod-like structure or pawl provides superior structural rigidity for the bench when restricted with rear shims to rotation into the ratchet slots at an angle &agr; between less than about 45 degrees and greater than about 10 degrees.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a strip of absorbent, rollable cellulose fiber material (100) which is suitable for use in the hygiene sector. A fiber layer consisting of cellulose fibers is placed on a base layer (8) and pre-compressed to form a loose non-woven fabric which is introduced into a gap between a pair of calendar rollers (6.1, 6.2) and which is used to produce a pattern of dotted or lined pint areas (17) in which the fibers (1) are disposed in a random manner and are compressed against each other at a pressure ranging from 150 to 600 MPa, resulting in a non-solvent fusion of said fibers and the production of a strip of fiber material (100) with an imprinted pattern.

Abstract: A large round baler includes a chassis which forms a forward part of a baling chamber, with a rearward part of the chamber being formed by a bale discharge gate. The discharge gate is constructed of first and second, separate parts that are, either each separately pivotally connected to chassis or are mounted such that the second part is pivotally attached to the first part. The parts are arranged such that arms of the second part overlap the opposite sides of the first part. Different embodiments disclose various driving structures for causing one part to be moved by moving the other part, with the arrangement of the two parts resulting in the gate being quickly moved to its open position for discharging a bale.

Abstract: A rolling roll train of the staggered-roll tandem type has a pair of upright stand walls with windows or openings for receiving a multiplicity of pairs of rolls which can be changed as a unit. The fact that unitary walls with traverses between the walls for stabilizing them and where those traverses are located between the roll pairs, enables the spacing between the roll pairs to be substantially reduced by comparison with free-standing individual mill stands for the roll pairs.

Abstract: A platen press, especially a multiplaten press has peripheral seals around the press platens to seal off the pressing gaps containing the wood material mats to be pressed on suction passages formed between the platens and communicating suction ducts at the upper or lower sides of the press, whereby fibers are evolved from the mats and are drawn off through these passages and conduits without significant dilution with ambient air or air serving to cool the platens for destruction by combustion.

Abstract: An implement for clearing brush and trees which includes a self-propelled vehicle and at least one boom mounted upon the vehicle. The boom is constructed for articulated motion of a distal end thereof. A cutting disk is operatively mounted for rotation to the distal end of said boom to cut brush and trees when rotated. A secondary power source is supported on the self-propelled vehicle and used to primarily power the cutting disk. The implement is configured to allow field replacement of a cutting wheel support cartridge.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an elastic roller for smoothing a paper web, wherein the roller has a hard metal core, an elastic matrix coating material thereon and an outer layer of memory metal, and is comprised especially of metal is described. The present invention also relates to a method for producing the elastic roller and to a device and method for smoothing paper comprising passing a paper web through a pressure nip formed by the elastic roller core and a hard roll.

Abstract: A press has at least two rigid and generally planar platens normally brought together to hot-press a panel workpiece. Each platen is formed with a plurality of parallel longitudinally throughgoing bores having ends open at edges of the platen, an array of orifices opening at at least one face of the platen and communicating with the bores between the ends thereof, at least one manifold passage extending transversely in the platen adjacent at least one of the edges and intersecting the bores, and a heat-exchange passage offset from the bores and manifold passage. A heat-exchange liquid is passed through the heat-exchange passages. The ends of the bores are closed, and a treatment vapor is injected under superatmospheric pressure into or withdrawn by subatmospheric pressure from the manifold passages so as to expel the vapor from the platens via the orifices or suck vapor from the platens in through the orifices.

Abstract: A method for forming a curved surface in a decorated board which enables a woodworking process to be easily performed on a peripheral edge of a curved decorated board. A base board 1 and a decorating material 2, which eventually construct a headboard A as a decorated board, are each prepared by cutting a woody material into a preset configuration. After that, they are painted. With the base board 1 and the decorating material 2 remaining flat, the respective peripheral edges thereof are formed with chamfered portions 3, 4 through a woodworking process. Thus, such wood working can be performed without complex control. The base board 1 and the decorating material 2 thus worked are integrally laminated to each other, and then the headboard A thus obtained is bent, using a press machine or the like.

Abstract: An apparatus for in-situ baling of trees is provided. The apparatus includes a first frame which supports a rotatable second frame. A tree trunk is inserted into the first and second frames. The second frame is rotated by a motor as the frames are elevated toward the top of a tree. During elevation, string is dispensed from a cannister on the second frame, baling the tree. The dispensed string is then secured completing the operation.

Abstract: A feedback control system for use in a press machine is adapted to monitor and adjust the clearance between the gib and slide. A connection bolt provides a connection between the gib and frame upright. A thermal applicator selectively heats and/or cools the connection bolt to induce a controlled deformation of the bolt, namely, an expansion and/or contraction, respectively. In one form, a heat-induced elongation of the bolt along its longitudinal dimension actuates a corresponding displacement of the gib towards the slide to regulate the spatial relationship therebetween. A sensor provides a measure of any possible clearance between the gib and slide. The clearance measurement is compared to allowable reference clearance data. A controller controls the heating and/or cooling action in accordance with the comparison results, thereby controllably moving the gib. The gib may be selectively displaced to optionally effectuate a partial or full close-out of the existing clearance.

Abstract: A grate segment fastening system for an ore grinding machine, comprising a grate, including a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, wherein the top surface and the bottom surface are separated by a grate thickness, the grate being defined in use by an axis end, and a circumferential end opposite the axis side; wherein the grate is further defined by a second lateral surface, and a first lateral surface opposite the second lateral surface, the first lateral surface further comprising a raised mounting portion wherein at least one mounting bore extends into and through the body of the raised mounting portion, a plurality of throughput apertures extending through the grate from the top surface to the bottom surface and, a grate holder, including a top surface and a pulp lifter contact surface, opposite the top surface, the grate holder being defined by an axial end, and a circumferential end opposite the axial end, an anchor bore of predetermined transverse size extending from the top surfac

Abstract: A rotary tree cutter attachment for a tractor includes a cutting assembly having a circular blade with a serrated outer edge, and a motor for rotatably driving the blade. A frame assembly for the tree cutter includes a first portion attached to the tractor frame, and a second portion extending perpendicular to the first portion and providing an offset mounting location outside a wheel path of the tractor. A pivot arm is pivotally connected to the offset mounting location for rotation about an axis transverse to the tractor's direction of travel. The pivot arm supports the cutting assembly and is movable about the transverse axis between a lowered position in which the cutting edge of the circular blade is generally horizontal and at ground level for cutting, and a raised position in which the cutting edge of the circular blade is elevated above ground level for traveling.

Abstract: An apparatus to be appended to a rotary printing press for binding successive stacks of printings with a thermally fusible paper band. Included is a band looper for loosely looping the band around a load on a platform. After having been tightened against the load, the band has its lapping parts heated by a band heater into a fused joint and is cut off from its continuous supply. A heater control circuit is provided for causing the band heater to be normally energized for a preassigned period of time at regular intervals during the operation of the apparatus, keeping the heater heated to a temperature necessary for melting the thermoplastic overlay of the paper band. After the heater has heated the band on each load, the heater control circuit causes the heater to be energized for a longer period of time which is enough to compensate for a temperature drop due to the heating of the band.

Abstract: The flexible press fits onto: the rim of standard sized cans for the purpose of compressing the contents of canned food and forcibly evacuating liquids from the solid food. The device comprises; a flexible center section, an oblique band molded such that it is held in place by a friction fit on the outer edge of the can; and an opening radially-located on the flexible center section of the device, designed so that when the device is affixed onto a can and the center section is then depressed against the can's severed lid, the liquid is forced out of the can in a controlled manner and discriminately directed thru the opening in the device without contact to the user's body or clothing. As the press is removed, the compressed suction cup draws the severed lid away from the solid food and removes it from the can.