Abstract: A compact disc brake piston retraction tool and method for retracting a disc brake piston is provided for moving a disc brake piston into a retracted position in the cylinder position in the cylinder bore of a disc brake caliper in order to allow the replacement of worn disc brake pads. The tool includes a threaded bolt, and a threaded collar, which bolt-collar assembly can operate alone or be attached to a brace support wall to enable the invention to be braced against the caliper arms opposite the brake piston to allow pressure to be exerted on the disc brake piston by the rotation of the collar around the threaded bolt thereby causing the bolt-collar assembly to lengthen and exert pressure against the disc brake piston by a variety of means such as directly, by a piston bearing plate, or a brake pad attached to the brake piston.

Abstract: A long godet having a shell mounted for rotation in a cantilevered arrangement and a shaft extending substantially coaxially within the shell for supporting an induction heater coil, forward and rearward portions of the shell being respectively journalled for rotation on forward and rearward portions of the shaft, the rear portion of the shaft being secured against rotational movement but free to move radially in at least one direction, whereby load induced deflections of the shell induce similar deflections in the shaft to maintain the radial spacing between the shell and the shaft mounted heating coil.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for fixing holding clips (1) to a band (2) which is movable in its longitudinal direction, wherein the band (2) is deformed transversely relative to the longitudinal direction in such a way that the spacing of the band edges (3, 4) becomes less than the band width and the internal spacing of the holding elements (5, 6) provided on the holding clip (1) and the part of the band (2) which is between the band edges (3, 4) is curved forwardly out of the plane of the band defined by the band edges (3, 4), the band edges (3, 4) are brought into position between the holding elements (5, 6) and the deformation is substantially removed again so that the band edges (3, 4) substantially resume their original spacing and the holding clip (1) comes into frictional engagement with the band (2), and a corresponding apparatus.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for connecting a lead wire extending from a coil portion wound on a pole of a stator core to one or more terminals mounted on the stator core, wherein the method includes the steps of: grasping a lead wire; disposing the lead wire adjacent at least a first terminal; partially and then fully engaging the lead wire with the terminal; repeating the steps of disposing and engaging the lead wire with later terminals, if any; and then cutting the lead wire. Apparatus is provided for performing the method steps for complex lead wire connection patterns.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for tightening threaded joints in two subsequent steps, namely a first step during which a joint is tightened to a predetermined torque snug level and a second step during which the joint is further tightened up to a final predetermined pretension level. During the second tightening step the angle speed of the power tool (10) is gradually increased at a predetermined rate. The power tool (10) comprises an electric brushless motor which is supplied with power from a variable frequency output inverter (11), and the gradual increase in angle speed of the power tool (10) is accomplished by a gradually increased output frequency and voltage from the power supply means (11).

Abstract: Printed circuit assembly machine, consisting of a flat lower base, capable of moving up and down, and of a curved upper base capable of tilting, both being drilled with a multitude of holes, through which a vacuum is created, characterized in that both lower and upper bases have their holes distributed in independent zones, each zone being provided with a vacuum tube, which regulates the vacuum in each of them, and a microprocessor with program for controlling operation of the vacuum tubes.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method and apparatus for regulating the temperature of an adjustable-crown roll. The roll mantle (12) arranged to revolve on the stationary axle (11) of the roll (10) is loaded by passing a pressure medium into a pressure chamber (15) or series of chambers formed between the axle (11) and the mantle (12) so as to correct the deflection of the roll mantle (12). The roll (10) is additionally heated/cooled by passing heating/cooling fluid into the roll (10). The heating/cooling fluid used for the regulation of the temperature of the roll (10) is introduced into the roll (10) so as to be substantially uniformly distributed over the surface area of the roll (10) such that heat is removed or produced in the radial direction of the roll.

Abstract: A self-loading controlled deflection roll for forming a controlled pressure nip with another roll along a nip line with a hollow rotatable roll shell rotatable on an axis and a roll shaft extending through the shell and radially supporting the shell along the nip line with axially facing surfaces on the shaft and rollers rolling on said surfaces supported on the rotating roll shell accommodating bending of the roll shaft relative to the roll shell fixing their relative axial positions. One roller is axially fixed and the other roller is mounted on a rocker arm loaded with the piston and cylinder.

Abstract: A water-cooled roll for cooling steel sheets is spray-coated on the surface that comes in contact with the steel sheets with a cermet composed of a metal oxide having a higher hardness and lower thermal conductivity than metals and a metal matrix of Ni- or Co-base heat-resisting alloy. The metal oxide is chosen from among Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3, SiO.sub.2, and ZrO.sub.2, and the metal matrix consists of an MCrAlY (M=Co or Ni). Preferably, the metal oxide is alumina and the metal matrix, CoCrAlYTa.

Abstract: A die member for joining a fastener to a panel includes a generally rectangular opening defined by two spaced apart opposed end walls, which receive the end walls of a pilot portion of a fastener. The end walls of the opening terminate into arcuate corners and are adapted to sheer and deform the pilot end walls of the fastener thereby forming bearing panel support abutments capable of providing a liquid tight seal between the panel and the fastener. The die member also includes clinching lips on opposed sides of the die opening. The clinching lips preferably include a top portion and tapered wall which deform the panel edges into grooved openings in the fastener thereby providing a liquid tight seal. The die opening is surrounded by a generally planar surface having an outer generally rectangular perimeter having generally arcuate corners. The generally arcuate corners form arcuate depressions within the panel when the die member operates on the fastener to attach it to the panel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing and securing a screw in a preset position to prevent unauthorized adjustment. The screw securing means according to the invention makes it possible to secure a screw connection in a simple manner, in that a screw head of thermoplastic plastic, which is at least partly located in a housing recess, is heated to such an extent that it changes to the liquid state, flows into the housing recess, and at least partially fills the housing recess. By form-fitting engagement with the threaded pin and the housing recess, security against twisting, and also against being rotated without authorization, is attained. Screws in components that vibrate severely, and adjusting screws that must not be adjusted by unauthorized third parties, can be secured with this screw securing means.

Abstract: A roll member of metal body is coated with a smooth glass layer sprayed thereon. The invention is also directed to a method for manufacturing a roll member of metal body having a glass surface, including preheating the surface of the metal body which is subject to a blast treatment to 200.degree..about.600.degree. C. with or without a stainless undercoat layer on the blast-treatment surface, spraying a glass material onto the surface of the metal body, and grinding the sprayed glass surface to form a smooth surface.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for the formation and production of cylindrical pressure vessels or tanks through metal spinning operations wherein the end caps of the vessels are simultaneously formed from a hollow, thin-walled cylindrical work tube rotatably supported within the apparatus. The arrangement is further designed to provide control of the distribution of the wall thickness as well as the profile of the end cap portion of the vessel so that the knuckle area may be of controlled thickness to increase durability and performance of the tank or vessel.

Abstract: A collapsible steering shaft apparatus includes first and second telescopingly arranged steering shaft members. A plurality of longitudinally extending projections are formed in one of the steering shaft members and engage a plurality of longitudinally extending grooves formed in the other steering shaft member. The mating projections and grooves join the steering shaft members together for longitudinal sliding movement under external forces exerted on the steering shaft apparatus. The mating projections and grooves also prevent rotation of the two steering shaft members relative to each other and insure that the two steering shaft member rotate together as a unit without backlash upon rotation of the vehicle steering wheel. A method of forming the projections and grooves in the tubular steering shaft members is also disclosed.

Abstract: A composite yarn engaging roll for textile machines which is adapted for mounting on the shaft of a machine and which comprises two semi-cylindrical members is disclosed. Each of these members has an outer portion with an outer semi-cylindrical surface complementary with the outer surface of the other member which forms a cylindrical outer surface of the composite roll. The members also have an inner portion with an inner semi-cylindrical surface spaced from the outer semi-cylindrical surface and complementary with the inner surface of the other member to form an inner semi-cylindrical surface of the composite roll. The composite roll is dimensioned for mounting on a shaft. The composite also has an axially extending web portion disposed between the inner and outer portions of each member.

Abstract: A hydraulically activated ram suitable for insertion into blind holes for a bearing has dogs which extend within the hole when the ram is activated. Further activation of the ram results in the ram contacting the blind hole surface and removing the bearing via pressure to the dogs as the ram continues to extend.

Abstract: A method of constructing a carbon fiber composite wing in which upper and lower skins are bonded to a pre-assembled rib 15 and spar 16 framework, thus obviating the need for metal fasteners and hence cutting down assembly time. In one embodiment a novel cleat 17 of cruciform cross-section replaces the four cleats conventionally used for bolting the ribs 15 and spars 16 together. Holes 22 drilled in either end of the cleats serve as jig location points during framework assembly and anti-peel fastener holes after the skins have been bonded.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel apparatus which is useful for readily removing the fitting from a hose, particularly a hydraulic hose. An expansion guide for fitting on the end of a hose to enable a fitting at the opposite end of the hose to be loosened comprising a hollow cylinder open at both ends, the opening at one end being of a diameter greater than the outer diameter of the hose, and the opening at the other end being narrower than the outer diameter but greater than the interior diameter of the hose, the interior of the cylinder having an annular ledge at the narrower end, the ledge being adapted to fit at the end of the hose.

Abstract: A method for tightening threaded joints by applying torque on the joint by means of a power tool until a predetermined pretension level in the joint is reached, whereupon a controller means connected to the power tool is arranged on one hand to initiate power shut-off and on the other hand to initiate continued successively decreasing power supply to the tool as the predetermined pretension level is passed.

Abstract: A method for attaching a wire-identifying tab to an electric wire end, the tab comprising a marking portion having identification mark and being a cylinder having a slit extending axially over the full length of the tab, the method comprising the steps of engaging the tab with a pair of rigid sheets in contact with each other at their upper portions, from their one ends and in parallel with them, subsequently inserting the wire end into the tab while the pair of sheets are displaced apart from each other perpendicular to the tab, and finally disengaging the sheets from the tab, thus fitting an outer surface of the wire end in the tab.