Abstract: A docking device for a data collection terminal comprises a latch which positively retains an inserted data collection terminal in a docking position in which communication contacts are communicatively coupled to complementary contacts on the docking device. The latch urges an inserted data collection terminal into a latched rest position with an optimal minimum contact engagement force, such that any shock or vibration has a tendency to increase the contact engagement force to thereby eliminate an inadvertent opening of contacts due to shock or vibration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for drying a continuous material impregnated with a hardenable synthetic resin. The material is moved through at least one treating chamber within which radiant heat is applied onto the material and into which air is introduced in order to dilute the gaseous substances generated during the drying process and to at least partially exhaust them. The method is characterized in that heat is applied onto the continuous material in the form of radiant heat, and in that air is conducted in a controlled manner into the treating chamber as preheated fresh air and is guided to form a laminar air current that is substantially parallel to the continuous material as is possible. The installation has in the treating chamber (10, 11) at least one radiant heater (34, 36) and at least one fresh air inlet device (26) which is connected with a controlled fresh air supply device (40) and a heating device (38).

Abstract: A backing screen runs together with the paper web through the drying section of a paper machine. The backing screen bridges the space between the press section and the drying section. For threading the so-called transfer strip through the drying section there is a rope carrier provided whose ropes run outside the paper web width. Prior to its insertion at the entrance point of the rope carrier, the transfer strip, which is separated from the backing screen, is passed across a mechanical guide element which, sideways and from the outside, can be moved into the area of the backing screen and back again. The mechanical guide element is movable so that the space between the guide element and the backing screen is variable.

Abstract: An anaerobic, pasteurizing conditioning system for treating matter such as whole and ground grain and minerals to increase the rate of conversion during digestion and thus the nutritional value thereof. The system comprises a direct fired steam generator adapted for producing treatment fluid comprising steam and non-condensible gases the gases containing insufficient oxygen for substantial aerobic bacterial growth. The steam and oxygen deficient non-condensible gases are discharged into the vessel for counter-current flow relative to matter passing therethrough. The operation of the direct fired steam generator is controlled for producing a sufficiently large volume of oxygen deficient gases and steam for purging the matter of other gases flowing therewith and maintaining the deficient oxygen level in the non-condensible gases for creating an anaerobic condition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and apparatus for the drying of textile material by way of a penetration with preheated air, wherein air is circulated and is preheated at the same time and is dehumidified as a result of its separation. In order to overcome the disadvantages of an independent separator, the air is accelerated and at the same time is directed toward a series of obstacles disposed at close distances from one another and set up at an oblique angle to the air's direction of movement. The part of the air passing through the spaces between the obstacles is guided past a collecting basin for liquid, from where the separated liquid is carried off. A special, perforated wall is disposed for this purpose at a small distance from the actual blower wall, whereby the space between the perforated wall and the actual blower wall leads into a collecting basin having a liquid outlet equipped with a valve.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improvement in heat-treating equipment for flat, band-like lengths of materials, using a gaseous flowing drying medium, said equipment being composed of a thermally insulated housing with transmission slots at both ends for a length of material, nozzle conduits arranged in sequential spacing above and below the length of material and directed transversely to the direction of motion of said material and being provided with nozzles and communicating with pressure chambers, at least one heat exchanger connected to suction chambers, and at least one circulating fan, the improvement comprising that the upper and lower nozzle conduits include ledge means between the spacings of the nozzles extending transversely to the length of material and forming together a backflow cross-cut means, cover means mounted between the nozzles of a nozzle conduit of the upper nozzle conduits, and the backflow cross-cut means between the ledges of the upper nozzle conduits being covered with stop means, an

Abstract: A filter unit for use with a clothes dryer for filtering the exhaust and selectively directing the exhaust to the outside or inside of a building. The filter unit supports a filter element in a slanted position so that when installed between the studdings of a building the filter unit does not extend an appreciable amount beyond the surface of the wall and still provides for large capacity filtering. A removable cover makes for easy access to the filter element. The filter housing is made of sheet material which has reinforced walls. An indicator is used for indicating the condition of the filter element.

Abstract: A fireplace utensil for use with a fireplace having a gas inlet pipe disposed in the bottom of the fireplace is disclosed which includes an elongated cover member and an elongated handle attached to said cover member, said fireplace utensil being adapted to be placed upon the gas inlet pipe to prevent particulate matter from entering and blocking the gas jets of the gas inlet pipe.