Abstract: A method in blind riveting comprises the step of using a mandrel which is withdrawn completely through the tubular rivet for setting the rivet, as a drill for cutting the hole through which the shank of the rivet is to be inserted. The hole is cut by means of an eccentric drill bit on the mandrel, which can pass through the passage of the set rivet.

Abstract: The procedure according to the invention, for joining together stainless el or superalloy parts, consists of placing an interface material, chosen from a group containing tin, indium, antimony, gallium and germanium or consisting of a combination of these elements, between the contacting surfaces of the parts, and then subjecting the entire assembly to heat treatment in a controlled atmosphere at a temperature greater than 900.degree. C. but in every case less than the solidus point of the parts to be joined together. If the parts are not of the same nature, the lower solidus point will be the limiting temperature. The treatment lasts as long as necessary to permit the interface material to migrate and compounds or solutions to form, ensuring the diffusion brazing of the parts to be joined. The parts are held together under a moderate pressure during at least part of the treatment, so as to maintain their positions relative to each other and to promote the diffusion without causing deformation.

Abstract: A machine for attaching solar cells to a flexible substrate having printed circuitry deposited thereon. The strip is fed through a first station in which solar cells are elevated into engagement with solder pads for the printed circuitry and thereafter heated by an infrared lamp, a second station at which flux and solder residue is removed, a third station at which electrical performance of the soldered cells is determined, a fourth station at which an encapsulating resin is deposited on the cells, a fifth station at which the encapsulated solar cells are examined for electrical performance and a final station at which the resulting array is wound on a take-up drum.

Abstract: An exhaust gas silencing system wherein standing waves are utilized in a silencing chamber to reduce low frequency components of noise, and a downstream muffler is utilized to reduce the high frequency components of noise. An expansion chamber can be utilized further to reduce the pressure of the sound waves.

Abstract: A die change mechanism in a transfer press is disclosed for carrying feed bars with dies supported thereon into and out of the press. The mechanism performs cyclic clamping, advancement, unclamping and return movements on the feed bars which feed work pieces to and through the successive processing stages of the press.

Abstract: An improved shortening hook for chains with closed elongated links is described. It comprises a slot for receiving a chain link one limb of which is supported by a transverse yoke at the base of the slot. To prevent the chain link from escaping inadvertently from the slot, a locking device fixed to the prong of the hook projects into the mouth part of the slot.

Abstract: This case discloses a forging press having a pump ram inserted into the upper part of a cylinder within a frame, a press ram into the lower part thereof, and a cavity filled with working oil provided between both parts of the cylinder for transmitting the mechanically given reciprocating motion of the pump ram to the press ram by the working oil, said forging press comprising a stopper provided outside the frame for mechanically controlling the upper limit position in reciprocating motion of the press ram and enabling an adjustment of the position where the stopper and corresponding portion of the press ram come into contact with each other, from outside during operating the press, wherein a controllable check valve for open-and-close operation is provided in the middle of oil passage which communicates with working oil supply source and working oil in the cylinder, for feeding or discharging oil into or from the supply source therethrough according to shortage or excess of oil quantity in the cylinder result

Abstract: Metal oxide varistors having a uniform wattage gradient across the varistor surfaces are provided by removing a thin layer of metal oxide surface material from the periphery of the varistors prior to applying an insulating collar and a silicone rubber encapsulation for the purpose of heat dissipation.

Abstract: A multifilamentary superconductor having a large number fo NbTi filaments in an aluminum alloy matrix which is stabilized by a high-purity aluminum sheath is disclosed, together with the method of its manufacture. An Al alloy billet having a number of NbTi rods disposed therein is extruded. A superpure Al sheath is added; this product is then enclosed in copper and wiredrawn after which the copper is etched off.

Abstract: Method of making at least two different electrical interconnections with at least two wires extending from windings supported on a dynamoelectric machine core. The method includes moving the core, windings, and at least two wires toward a wire connecting device; orienting and positioning a first one of the at least two wires relative to the device; and thereby conditioning the device to establish a first one of at least two different connection configurations. A first electrical interconnection involving a first wire and having a first connection configuration is formed. A second winding lead then is oriented and positioned relative to the device, thereby to condition the device to form an interconnection having a second connection configuration, and such interconnection is made. Indicia that indicate the relative orientation of the stator assembly (or parts thereof) are utilized to condition the device to establish connections of desired different configurations.

Abstract: The carrier for a windlace, garnish molding and the like is made from a wire which is bent back and forth to form a continuous strip having straight lateral portions joined by reentrantly bent portions thereby to form alternately directed loops. The laterally extending portions are joined by a flexible plastic material which forms longitudinally extending ribs above and below the laterally extending wire portions. The carrier is covered by a rubber or plastic material and is formed to any desired cross-section.

Abstract: A catalytic unit for treating gases, particularly exhaust gases of internal combustion engines, comprising a housing, adapted to be connected in an exhaust gas line, and a monolithic carrier body provided with a catalytic agent. The carrier body is mounted within the housing by an intermediate layer arranged in compression between the circumferential surface of the carrier body and the housing. According to the invention, the intermediate layer is so compressed by the surrounding housing that it exerts a pressure on the surface of the carrier body in the range of 20 to 80 N/cm.sup.2.

Abstract: A coil heater of a heater-type tube comprises a main portion for generating heat and a pair of leg portions supporting the main portion. Lead wires are connected to the ends of the legs. At least a part of the leg portion, including its terminal part, comprises a triple-layer coil. The main portion comprising a single-layer coil and the leg portion except its terminal part covered with an insulating coating. The main portion and leg portions are formed by continuously winding a heater wire about a core alternately in opposite directions.

Abstract: A pull clamp is provided for attaching to sheet metal flanges for transmission of pulling forces to the sheet metal, particularly in collision repair operations. The clamp comprises a pair of opposed clamping jaws adapted to be tightened against each other by bolts and have at one end opposite clamping surfaces for engagement with the sheet metal flange, the jaws furthermore enclosing a connecting member for coupling to a pulling means, said member including a conical wedge element for exerting a spreading-apart action of the inner surfaces of the jaws and hence through the bolts increase the clamping force between the clamping surfaces of the jaws in proportion to the pull of the pulling means.

Abstract: The constructional parts have walls formed of elongated elements, such as res or tubes, wound spirally in juxtaposition about the axis of symmetry of the part and connected to each other. The elongated elements are bent to shape utilizing a bending device having at least one bending groove conformable to the predetermined three-dimensional geometry of the part to be manufactured. One end of each wire or tube is fixed to the bending device and the other end is engaged in a clamping and adjusting device designed as a combined Cardan swivel joint which, during the bending, it utilized to continuously control the adjustment parameters of the wire or tube, about three mutually intersecting axes, in conformity with such predetermined three-dimensional geometry of the part.

Abstract: A tool for setting threaded bushes has a body portion and a mandrel puller rotatably and slidably mounted in the body portion. A mandrel is fixed to the mandrel puller for movement therewith. The free end portion of the mandrel is screw-threaded for engagement with a threaded bush. Means are provided for sliding the mandrel puller relative to the body portion so that the threaded bush strikes the body portion and is arrested thereby. Further movement of the mandrel puller causes the bush to expand and be set in position. The threaded bush is releasable from the mandrel by rotating the mandrel puller relative to the body portion.

Abstract: A chain net with at least one nodal point formed by a horizontally arranged chain lock and at least three vertical links connected to each other by a C-shaped basic body of the chain lock, which is closed by a locking element, at least one end of which forms a stop for a horizontal link, the basic body being provided with further stops preventing the vertical links from moving into the area of the locking element.

Abstract: In a side-seam soldering machine wherein successive can bodies are fed and their side-seams progressively soldered by an applicator means, a solder deflecting member (which would otherwise interfere with an internal pre-stripe or coating) is mounted for cooperation with the can feeding means to insure that the member does not adversely affect the pre-stripe or coating, but does prevent solder from being introduced between successive can bodies and deposited therein.

Abstract: One basic method for forming a bubble cap assembly held together with a hold-down stud for sealing a hole in a tray deck comprises (1) forming an inner tubular sleeve having a lower flanged end telescopic with the inner surface of a tubular riser having a lower flanged end, and (2) sealing the lower flanged ends of both the telescopic tubular riser and the inner tubular sleeve with gasket means to the upper and lower peripheral surfaces around the hole for providing a double seal between the tray deck and the bubble cap assembly, for minimizing leakage, and for assuring proper alignment of the bubble cap assembly relative to the tray deck.

Abstract: A procedure and installation for the manufacture of partial laced wiring harnesses in which each cable is pulled from an independent feeder and fed into a horizontal plane, then gripped at a forward free end. Each cable is then independently transported further in a constant stretch in an axial direction of the wiring harness to obtain a preselected length for each cable, where the cable is preferably arranged in the form of a loop and disposed in a transport installation. The front and rear portion of the preselected length of cable are gripped by members of the transport installation, and the forward free end is released. After cutting the cable to length, the cable is still gripped at the front and the rear portion thereof and is transported further horizontally at right angles to the axial direction of the cable ends. Then, at least one end area of the cable is bared and provided with a connector and thereafter provided with a casing.