Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the movement of a web of material, which is being continuously supplied to a machine which operates sequentially on a portion of the web as each portion is at a standstill, characterized by the apparatus including a feeder for feeding the web at a continuous rate of speed and a web take-up device for engaging the web as it exits the feeder to absorb the web being supplied by the feeder for a period of time that the portion of the web is being acted on by the machine and is in a stationary or standstill position. The web take-up device includes a pair of first members mounted in a pair of spaced side frames for rotation on a first axis, a web guide member having a second axis and a structure mounting the web guide member to extend between the pair of first members with the second axis being eccentric to the first axis.

Abstract: Apparatus for peeling steam-, lye- or otherwise pretreated tuberous fruits, provided with a plurality of slightly interspaced, parallel, rotation-drivable rollers which are circumferentially provided with peeling elements, such as brushes or embossments, and which are arranged transversely to the main transport direction of the tuberous fruits, said rollers together forming the lower wall of a transport channel disposed at an angle or horizontally.

Abstract: A slip-lock type take-up reel for roll film has drive and driven flanges provided with axial cores that allow limited relative rotary movement of the flanges between a slip position where the cores are radially spaced to receive or release a film end and a lock position where the film end is gripped in interference fit between the cores.

Abstract: A device for rotatably supporting a drum or reel of the type on which cable is wound. The vertical flanges of respective angle members are spaced apart to receive therebetween the circular end flange of the cable drum. The drum flange is supported on roller bearings mounted between the angle members. An arcuate cutout is formed in the vertical flange of one angle in order to accommodate the outer layer of cable when the drum is full or nearly full. The invention also provides a toggle type mechanism used to add an undamaged circular flange onto the damaged flange of a cable drum. The toggle mechanism extends from the undamaged flange and may be expanded after having been passed through the central opening of the damaged flange. Expansion of the connector rigidly holds the undamaged flange on the end of the drum, with a spacer disc acting to maintain the flanges apart from one another.

Abstract: This invention concerns a tape transport apparatus based on the contact-winding principle and, in particular, an apparatus for generating/keeping constant the tape tension during all operational phases of the tape transport, and for the quick, trouble-free braking of each tape pack, independently of the amount of tape wound thereon. By means of magnetic braking devices allocated to each tape pack and to the capstan whose braking action depends upon the momentary diameter of the tape packs, the object of the invention is achieved technically and economically with the greatest possible success. The apparatus is applicable in all cases where tape-like material is to be uniformly wound and transported without undue stress, and in particular for magnetic tape transport systems.

Abstract: Wooden members are joined with sheet metal connector plates having integrally struck teeth projecting from one side. The wooden members are placed between first and second pressheads. A coiled composite of connector plate stock has first and second lengths of connector stock in juxtaposition and with intermeshing teeth. The first and second lengths of connector stock are unwound separately and oriented so that the teeth thereof point toward the wooden members to be joined. A cutting means associated with the pressheads cut connector plates from the stock and the plates are positioned on opposite sides of the wooden members and at the junctures to be joined. The pressheads press the plates into the wooden members. The connector stock is provided as a free coil and has the advantage that no spool, reel, or like supporting device is required. Further, the composite of connector stock has no teeth projecting from outer surfaces thereof.

Abstract: A tape cassette for a magnetic recording and/or reproducing apparatus, such as a video tape recorder. The cassette has at least one reel contained in a cassette casing formed with an opening through which a magnetic tape wound on the reel can be withdrawn from the casing for the recording of signals thereon or the reproducing of signals therefrom. A pivotally mounted member disposed within the casing comprises a brake lever for preventing the reel from rotating when the cassette is not in use. A helical compression spring normally urges the pivotally mounted member to rotate so as to bring the brake lever into engagement with teeth formed on a flange of the reel, and means is provided to overcome the action of the spring and release the brake lever from the reel when the cassette is to be used.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tape transport mechanism, particularly an improved contact winding tape transport system modified to protect it against tape transport disturbances occasioned by mechanical impacts. A shock-resisting coupling means is provided which is allocated to the reel carriers and which allows slow movements of the carriers toward and away from a drive capstan during normal working of the mechanism but prevents sudden movements of the carriers induced by mechanical shocks for instance. Piston/cylinder assemblies and magnetic rope/drum arrangements are disclosed as such shock-resisting means. The transport mechanism can be used advantageously in portable apparatus, preferably in magnetic tape recorders and especially in video cameras.

Abstract: A film carrying roller comprises an outer annular groove for receiving a film, and an annular recess formed at the central portion of the bottom of the groove. An annular elastic tire has an upper convex surface and fits in the recess. Two annular inclined surfaces form remaining portions of the groove bottom, each of the inclined surfaces ascending from a respective upper annular edge of the recess to a respective outer annular end of the groove bottom. Such ends are positioned higher than the peak of the convex surface of the tire.

Abstract: A rotary drive device for effecting, for example, displacement of a printing roller towards or away from a pressure roller in a printing press, is formed by a direct current or alternating current high speed motor coupled mechanically to a permanent magnet low speed motor. Fast movement is effected with the permanent magnet motor being pulled by the high speed motor, while slow movement with rapid braking is effected, at high torque, with the permanent magnet motor excited and pulling the other motor, to bring the printing roller gently into contact with the pressure roller.

Abstract: A combined eraser and splice finder for an NAB tape cartridge which comprises apparatus for subjecting an NAB tape cartridge to an initially strong and thereafter diminishing and vanishing oscillating magnetic field for bulk tape erasure and which, independently or at the termination of the erasure cycle, also senses the presence of the tape splice and stops tape travel within the cartridge at a point where subsequent recording can begin immediately behind the splice. The apparatus is capable of erasure without splice-finding or splice-finding without erasure.

Abstract: A reel for use in making coils of wire and the like comprises a drum having two end flanges at least one of the flanges being detachable for removal of the coil from the drum which is itself formed of an assembly of segments radially displaceable between an expanded position for winding of a coil and contracted position for removal of the coil. The assembly includes slots in one end thereof and one of the flanges has spokes and is adjustable axially relative to the drum for setting the effective winding width to any one of a number of different sizes. The reel further comprises a support member located inwardly of the spoked flange to support each segment for radial displacement, the arrangement being such that during axial movement of the one end flange the spokes are accommodated in the slots in the assembly of segments.

Abstract: A tape cartridge of the floating roller type, wherein the floating roller is supported in a highly stable manner. The floating roller has axial bearings projecting at its opposite ends, with at least one bearing having a wide flat surface that stabilizes the roller against tipping. The roller bears against tape rolls wound upon reels that have small flanges that aid in starting the tape ends on the reels, and the floating roller has a recess at the level of the flanges to enable the periphery of the roller to move substantially against the tape-supporting surface of the reel. A substantially transparent cartridge housing has slightly raised pads that support the axial bearings on the floating roller, the pads having textured surfaces that avoid noticeable marring by the floating roller bearings.

Abstract: A spindle is fixed at one end to a pedestal which projects from the front side of a base. The back side of the base is securable to a vertical or horizontal surface with the spindle being horizontal and extending through the hollow core of a roll of coiled paper sheet. The roll is retained by a projection extending radially from the cap carried at the free end of the spindle. The cap is rotatable to orient projection upwardly regardless of the mounting position of the base.

Abstract: A portable device for cooking slabs of meat at an arbitrary position on the grill in a reduced time period. The device comprises a flat heat conductive weighted member overlying slabs of meat to be cooked and having a plurality of spikes adapted to extend through the meat and contact the grill. A heat conductive apertured plate engages the spikes and is free to slide along the spikes while being prevented from moving out of engagement with the spikes. A peripheral skirt extends about the weighted member to protect the spikes. In operation the device is placed on the grill which directly conductively heats the apertured plate and the spikes. Subsequent placement over the slabs causes the weighted member to urge the spikes through the slabs, thereby cooking the slabs partially from within. The apertured plate sits atop the slabs of meat to promote intimate contact between the slabs and the grill and to cook the slabs partially from above. The apertured plate and the peripheral skirt prevent moisture loss.

Abstract: The bracket comprises two support members adapted to be secured to a wall or the like at spaced apart positions and two shaft means, each adapted to be removably coupled to one of the support members for supporting a roll of material for rotation between the two support members. Each support member comprises a body having a slot formed therein from one side to an opposite side. Each shaft means comprises a shaft portion adapted to be inserted into the axial opening at one end of the roll of material and a coupling portion having a slot formed therein from one side to an opposite side. A portion of the coupling portion of each shaft means is adapted to be removably received in the slot of one of the support members and a portion of the body of the corresponding support member is adapted to be removably received in the slot of the coupling portion of the shaft means whereby the shaft means may be removably interlocked with the support member.

Abstract: A one piece extrusion provides the base for a simple and effective vacuum tank for magnetic tape handlers. The extrusion carries longitudinal slots which accept stamped metal nuts. These nuts are readily positioned by sliding them along the slots. Slots along the edges of the extrusion are used to carry nuts holding hinges for a plastic cover over the tank front. Slots along the back and near the edges of the extrusion carry nuts for mounting the tank on the tape handler main frame. A longitudinal slot along the back of the extrusion and spaced in from one edge carries spring-loaded tubular inserts for attachment to the vacuum sensing tubes. Communication with the vacuum chamber is implemented by means of holes at appropriate places along the body of the extrusion.

Abstract: A propelling head for the pneumatic propelling of a multifilament tow, e.g., for use in the filling of textile or network bags, hoses, sacks, or bed cover channels for padding or insulating purposes, has a rear end through which the tow enters and a front end through which the tow is propelled by means of air injected into the head in such a manner as to produce a flow of air directed towards and out of the front end. Behind the zone of injection of air the head is closed with the exception of a tow engaging hole which fits closely around the tow entering the head to prevent or reduce the escape of air through the rear end of the head.

Abstract: In a tape cassette for use in a magnetic recording and/or reproducing apparatus and which is of the type having at least one reel contained in a cassette casing formed with an opening through which a tape wound on the reel can be withdrawn from the cassette casing for the recording of signals thereon or reproducing the signals therefrom, tape guide members are arranged at opposite sides of the opening for guiding the tape in a path which extends along the opening, and a brake member provided to prevent the reel from rotating when the tape cassette is not used, an improvement is made wherein at least one tape guide member is integrally formed on the brake member. In one embodiment the tape guide member integrally formed on the brake member is distant from the pivotal axis of the brake member so as to alter the length of the tape path when the brake member is rotated.

Abstract: A high performance magnetic tape transport and tape cartridge. The cartridge includes coplanar hubs carrying tape rolls on fixed axes, a brake system which urges each hub in a direction to tension the tape when the cartridge is removed from the transport, and a pair of doors which completely enclose the front face of the cartridge when the cartridge is out of the transport and automatically open to expose the entire front face of the cartridge when it is inserted in the transport. The transport includes a pair of capstans, each mounted on its own carriage assembly with its own drive motor. The capstans have a high friction surface. The carriage assemblies are spring biased with equal force toward the front of the cartridge. When the cartridge is inserted in the transport, the capstans drivingly engage the peripheries of the tape rolls, and magnetic transducer heads in the transport engage the front face of a span of tape between the rolls.