Abstract: A conveyance device (100) comprises: a carriage (10); a support column (20); a lifting device (30) that moves in the vertical direction along the support column (20); and a load platform (90) that is moved in the vertical direction by the lifting device (30). The lifting device (30) includes an upper guide (40), a lower guide (50), and a linking member (60) for linking an upper member (41) and a lower member (51) together. The upper guide (40) includes: a first wheel (42) that rolls on a rear surface (22) of the support column (20); and the upper member (41) which supports the first wheel (42). The lower guide (50) includes: a second wheel (52) that rolls on a front surface (21) of the support column (20); and the lower member (51) which supports the second wheel (52), the lower guide being disposed below the upper guide (40). The load platform (90) is disposed in front of the second wheel (52), and is linked to front side and rear side portions of the linking member (60).

Abstract: An oil supply system of an automatic transmission includes a reservoir (1) for accommodating and storing a liquid operating medium (6), a volume compensation tank (102), and a valve device (20) for establishing or interrupting a hydraulic connection (3) between the volume compensation tank (102) and the reservoir (1). The volume compensation tank (102), in the installed position of the automatic transmission, is arranged above the reservoir (1). The hydraulic connection (3) between the volume compensation tank (102) and the reservoir (1) is automatically establishable or interruptable by the valve device (20) as a function of a temperature. The valve device (20) is configured such that the temperature at which the valve device (20) is in the open condition is lower than the temperature at which the valve device (20) is in the closed condition and, thereby, the hydraulic connection (3) is at least partially interrupted.

Abstract: An auxiliary tank for an aircraft turbine engine has a curved general shape, and includes a cylindrical or frustoconical radially outer wall and three cylindrical or frustoconical radially inner walls arranged facing the radially outer wall, the three radially inner walls having a middle wall and two side walls arranged to either side of the middle wall. The inner volume of the tank forms a U-shape, the branches of which are formed by lateral volume portions between the side walls and the radially outer wall, and the base of which is formed by a middle volume portion between the middle wall and the radially outer wall.

Abstract: Provided is a grease collection arrangement for collecting waste grease from a grease lubricated rotor blade pitch bearing of a wind turbine, whereby the grease collection arrangement includes at least one waste grease collector and multiple extraction tubes, wherein each one of the multiple extraction tubes is connected to the at least one waste grease collector and the multiple extraction tubes are configured to being connected to multiple grease outlets of the rotor blade pitch bearing, whereby the grease collection arrangement is configured such that the waste grease from the rotor blade pitch bearing can flow into the at least one waste grease collector by gravity and centrifugal forces.

Abstract: A pump (1) comprising a lubricant reservoir (3) which feeds at least one pumping element (2), the reservoir (3) being delimited by a base (4) in correspondence with which, inside the reservoir (3) there is a rotating spatula (5) featured, equipped with at least one blade (5A) which, by rotating over the base (4), conveys the said lubricant towards an intake (2A) in the said pumping element (2) pushing the said lubricant through a plurality of passages (4A) made in the surface of the said base (4).

Abstract: An elevator system includes a car and/or a counterweight connected to a belt having a plurality of ribs. The elevator system further has at least two deflecting elements over which the belt is guided and which each have a plurality of grooves. The grooves of at least one of the deflecting elements are configured with geometries that differ from the grooves of another of the deflecting elements. The belt has longitudinal ribs that cooperate with the grooves.

Abstract: A lubricant applicator for a ball hitch includes a diaphragm assembly, a hollow support structure, and preferably, a removable cover. The diaphragm assembly includes a diaphragm member and may also include a peripheral sidewall. The diaphragm member has a non-permeable top surface having an inner facing surface and an outer facing surface. A central region of the inner facing surface is coated with lubricant that is releasable from the inner facing surface when pressed against an external surface and, optionally, rotated slightly. The hollow support structure has a peripheral sidewall. The diaphragm assembly is positionally secured within the hollow support structure to provide a unitary structure.

Abstract: A seal assembly for a pneumatic vacuum elevator is disclosed. The seal assembly comprises an elevator cabin structural sealing plate. The elevator cabin structural sealing plate is adapted to fit over a top portion of a cylindrical elevator cabin. The elevator cabin structural sealing plate is characterised by a top plate, a seal cover outer plate, a plurality of U-shaped corner plates, a set of reinforcement bars, at least one bumper and liner plates. Mechanical coupling of the plurality of U-shaped corner plates, the set of reinforcement bars, at least one bumper and liner plates allow easy movement of an elevator cabin through the elevator cylinder without vibrations.

Abstract: A device for stabilizing pressure inside a gear's housing or a wheel's hub includes a bladder, and a conduit coupled to the bladder and coupleable to a volume containing a lubricant. The bladder includes a chamber having a volume, and is configured such that the chamber's volume increases as a fluid enters the chamber, and decreases as fluid leaves the chamber. The conduit includes a first end positionable adjacent the lubricant containing volume, a second end coupled with the bladder, and a passage between the first and second ends, and is configured to hold fluid disposed in the passage and direct the fluid between the first and second ends. When the conduit is coupled to the lubricant containing volume, the volume of the bladder's chamber, the passage of the conduit and the lubricant containing volume are isolated from the ambient environment.

Abstract: A measuring device for measuring an elevator shaft has two cable-like, elongate guide elements that extend in parallel with one another, a measuring platform and a lifting apparatus. Each of the guide elements is fixedly attached to an upper holding point and a lower holding point in the elevator shaft and is tensioned between the upper holding point and the lower holding point. The measuring platform has guide apparatuses that laterally support the measuring platform on the guide elements and guide the measuring platform parallel to the guide elements during a displacement movement in a displacement direction. The measuring platform has a distance measuring apparatus to measure lateral distances to the lateral walls of the elevator shaft. The lifting apparatus moves the measuring platform in the displacement direction.

Abstract: A locking device for a guide rail is disclosed. The device includes a first edge including a plurality of teeth shaped projections. The first edge compresses and locks a first surface of a covering sheet placed on a base ring. The device also includes a second edge opposing the first edge. The second edge includes a V-shaped groove, wherein the second edge is disposed to hold at least one furrow of the guide rail for interlocking. The first edge and the second edge of the locking device locks air gap between the covering sheet, the guide rail connecting one or more surfaces of the base ring and a vertical pillar coupled to the guide rail.

Abstract: An elevator load bearing member includes a plurality of load bearing cords and a jacket at least partially surrounding the cords. The jacket includes a layer received against the cords, and a self-healing component. A method of making an elevator load bearing member is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of unlocking an elevator car door or an elevator car includes operating a door operator and moving a movable vane operably coupled to the door operator. If the elevator car is positioned within a landing door zone, the movable vane is moved into contact with an interlock roller. An engagement latch is rotated to disengage from an electrical contact in response to moving the movable vane into contact with the interlock roller.

Abstract: A fluid drain system is provided, comprising: a fluid reservoir having at least two sumps including a first sump having a first hole for draining fluid from the fluid reservoir and a second sump having a second hole for draining fluid from the fluid reservoir; a first drain plug having a first end with a first drive feature configured to be operated with a tool for insertion and removal of the first drain plug into and out of the first hole of the fluid reservoir and a second end with a second drive feature; and a second drain plug having a first end with a third drive feature configured to be engaged by the second drive feature of the first drain plug for insertion and removal of the second drain plug into and out of the second hole of the fluid reservoir.

Abstract: An oil supply device of an aircraft gas turbine includes: a lubrication extraction pipe including a first end and a second end, the first end communicating with a compressor of the gas turbine, an ejection port being provided at the second end and directed to a lubricated member; an oil tank configured to store oil; an oil pipe including a first end and a second end, the first end communicating with the oil tank, the second end communicating with the lubrication extraction pipe; and an electric pump interposed on a portion of the oil pipe and configured to suck the oil from the oil tank and supply the oil to an inside of the lubrication extraction pipe.

Abstract: In a drive device, a first flow path of a fluid connects a gear accommodation portion and an inlet of a pump. A second flow path connects an outlet of the pump and one end of a third flow path via a cooler. The third flow path is inside a partition wall of a housing and intersects a rotation axis of a first shaft. A fourth flow path connects another end of the third flow path and one end of a fifth flow path. The fifth flow path is inside a gear side lid of the housing. Another end of the fifth flow path is connected to one end of a second shaft in an axial direction. One end of a sixth flow path is connected to another end of the third flow path. Another end of the sixth flow path is inside a housing tubular portion.

Abstract: An oil management system for a vehicle includes a differential housing, a transmission housing, a lubricant tank, a suction line, a lubricant pump, and an air suction pump. The transmission housing is connected to the differential housing in an air-tight manner, and a lubricant through-passage is defined between the transmission housing and the differential housing. The lubricant tank is provided in the differential housing and has a lubricant suction opening in a lower region. The lubricant pump conveys lubricant from the lubricant tank through the suction line and conducts the lubricant to the lubrication points in the differential housing and the transmission housing. The air suction pump pumps air from the lubricant tank into the transmission housing so that an excess air pressure is maintained in the transmission housing.

Abstract: A straddle fork vehicle includes a generally rectangular frame structure with front and rear forklift assemblies positioned between a set of tread belts. The straddle fork vehicle is designed such that the frame may accommodate, or straddle, agricultural harvesting pallets between the set of treads in a passthrough through area beneath the frame as the vehicle progresses down a field row. Engine configuration and improved braking systems facilitate a safer construction and tighter turning radius.

Abstract: A mounting frame for being displaced and fixed in a shaft has a main frame, a first primary fixing component for supporting the mounting frame on a first shaft wall of the shaft and a secondary fixing component for supporting the mounting frame on a second shaft wall of the shaft opposite the first shaft wall in a fixing direction during fixing of the mounting frame in the shaft. The first primary fixing component and the secondary fixing component are arranged on the main frame. The first primary fixing component and/or the main frame can assume a transport position and a working position. A change of the first primary fixing component and/or the main frame from its working position to its transport position leads to a reduction in an extension of the mounting frame in an extension direction that differs from the fixing direction.

Abstract: A braking apparatus, that brakes and measures load changes in an elevator car, includes a brake, a brake holding arrangement holding the brake on the car, a load measuring device measuring a force acting on a force transmission element and a load measuring device holding arrangement holding the load measuring device on the car. The brake can be displaced relative to the car in a force direction generated by the brake and the load measuring device is held on the car fixed relative to the car in the force direction. The force transmission element is operatively connected to the brake to measure a force acting between the brake and the load measuring device due to a relative displacement of the brake relative to the load measuring device. A connecting piece arrangement connects the load measuring device holding arrangement and the brake holding arrangement in an elastically deformable manner.