Abstract: A curtain coating width changing device in which the width of the backup device at a coating portion can be rapidly changed continuously and smoothly. A backup roller supports a continuously running web. A pair of collar members is provided at respective opposite edge portions of the backup roller and is movable in the axial direction of the backup roller, the collar members lying on an extension of a top portion of the backup roller. A pair of spacers is provided in the spaces between the roller and corresponding ones of the collar members so as to form an extended surface of the top portion of the backup roller and to fill the spaces. Each of the collar members has a spiral end surface, whereby the effective axial length of the extended portion of the top portion of the roller can be adjusted by rotation of the spacers.

Abstract: A coating apparatus for applying plastic coatings onto a planar substrate includes an elongate coating head defining therein an elongate distribution channel having a length corresponding to a width of a substrate to be coated, the coating head also defining a coating gap for discharging a coating material from the distribution channel. First and second supply channels are respectively connected between respective pumps and different portions of the distribution channel for respectively supplying first and second coating materials to the distribution channel. A mixing zone is formed in the distribution channel by a partition or a hollow conical body, each of which forms a mixing gradient extending along the length of the mixing zone. Ideally, the pumps for the first and second coating materials provide these materials with the same pressure within the mixing zone.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for coating a solution on a tape-shaped flexible support which is moved so as to run along a top surface of coating head. The coating head is slitted so as to form a front edge surface, a back edge surface in order in the moving direction of the flexible support, and a slit therebetween so that the solution is extruded through the slit of the coating head to the flexible support. In this configuration, at least a part of the back edge surface projects beyond the tangent line at the downstream end of the front edge surface.

Abstract: An apparatus by which layer thickenings formed transversely to the direction of movement of a coated web are removed after the continuously moving web has been coated with liquids or dispersions, for example a web of photographic film or paper or magnetic recording carrier, are described. A deflecting roller (4) over which the web travels with its coated side facing the roller is situated downstream of the coating and drying devices. When a layer thickening approaches, a cleaning roller (2) covered with a fleece is swung into contact with the web, whereupon the web travels only over the cleaning roller.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming viscous flowable material, such as meat and food, into specific shapes such as meatballs and cylindrical fillings for egg rolls. The apparatus includes a container having side walls and a curved pressure plate positioned between the side walls. A rotor is located between the side walls and it has a rim facing the curved, adjustable pressure plate so that the rim and the pressure plate converge in the direction of rotation of the rotor to define a flow channel of decreasing volume for the viscous flowable material. A motor is provided to rotate the rotor in the direction of convergence with the adjustable pressure plate. Scrapers are carried by the rotor to force the viscous material flow into the channel toward the convergence of the rotor and the pressure plate to compress the viscous flowable material. A mold cavity is provided located relative to the rotor rim and the pressure plate to receive the viscous flowable material from the flow channel.

Abstract: A granulating and coating apparatus in which a rotary drum containing powdery or granular material is rotated about the substantially horizontal axis for granulating and/or coating the powdery or granular material. The apparatus is provided with a disk valve mechanism for switching a gas supply or exhaust path to the rotary drum on the operating side of the rotary drum. The rotary drum is provided inside of itself with a baffle means for stirring powdery or granular material and a baffle displacing means for displacing the baffle means. Inside of the rotary drum is provided a temperature sensor for directly measuring a temperature of powdery or granular material. The rotary drum is composed of porous polygonal. Each side of the polygonal drum includes an outer enclosure mounted thereon and individual detachable.

Abstract: An apparatus for soldering, leveling and cooling printed circuit panels including a preheater, a fluxer, and soldering, leveling and cooling stations. The cooperation of the soldering, leveling and cooling stations provides for efficient processing of printed circuit panels. The soldering station, which includes a solder immersion chamber through which the panels are conveyed, provides an oil coating on the solder to minimize formation of dross. Automatic replenishment of oil through use of suitable flux on the panels to be soldered provide continuous cleaning of the soldering system to permit extended operation. A cooling table transports the soldered panels on a cushion of air to prevent marring.

Abstract: A masonry stencil for masking preselected mortar patterns on a masonry surface and an associated method for coloring or staining a masonry surface. The stencil comprises a latticework structure including an open framework of strips defining a pattern corresponding to the desired or the pre-existing mortar pattern of the masonry, and defining open spaces through which a coloring medium can be applied to the masonry surface. The stencil further comprises a gasket secured to the under surface of the latticework structure for sealably engaging the masonry surface. In accordance with the method of the present invention the masonry stencil is placed on the masonry surface so as to mask the desired mortar pattern or an existing mortar pattern, and a coloring medium is applied to the unmasked surface area exposed by the open spaces of the stencil. The stencil is then removed leaving the mortar pattern uncolored.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a multielement sintered material is provided, more particularly an appartus of the automated type which weighs and mixes predetermined amounts of powdery elements, molds the mixed elements and then sinters them.

Abstract: Apparatus for converting thermoplastic blanks into shaped articles has a wheel-shaped conveyor which carries an outwardly extending link for a coupling which can engage successive blanks of a series of blanks during advancement along a first portion of its endless path. The blank is transported through a heating unit and thereupon enters the cavity of a mold to be converted into a shaped article which is removed from the mold and is delivered to an article receiving unit. The blank heating unit, the mold and the article receiving unit are respectively adjacent to second, third and fourth portions of the endless path. The conveyor can be driven at a variable speed and in stepwise fashion to be decelerated during advancement of a blank through the heating unit and to come to a halt while the blank is being converted into a shaped article. Alternatively, the link can be pivoted in and counter to the direction of rotation of the conveyor to thus accelerate or decelerate the coupling relative to the conveyor.

Abstract: A vulcanizing apparatus having penetrating passages connected and communicated with a jacket portion of a mold member. An upper open end portion of one of the penetrating passages is connected to a steam inlet pipe while an upper open end portion of the other penetrating passage is connected to a steam outlet pipe. The connections and communications of the jacket portion with the steam inlet and outlet pipes can be simultaneously and efficiently completed in a single operation. Inner tubes are slidably disposed along the penetrating passages and pressed against the connecting surface of the mold, and appropriate pressure is applied on the seal packing member on the connecting surface independent from the clamping force of the upper mold in order to ensure reliable sealing.

Abstract: A compression molding apparatus for forming a plastic grip ring and simultaneously linking it integrally to a linking protruding piece of a container closure body. The apparatus includes a mold composed of a first mold portion and a second mold portion adapted to be opened or closed by being moved relative to each other in a predetermined direction. The first mold portion has an accommodating space for receiving the closure body and a first mold cavity extending in a ring-like shape. At least the free end portion of the linking protruding piece of the closure body to be received in the accommodating space is projected into the first mold cavity. The second mold portion has a main part consisting of a second mold cavity extending in a ring-like shape and a conduit hole extending in said predetermining direction from the second mold cavity and a compression rod to be slidably inserted into the conduit hole.

Abstract: A granulating and coating apparatus comprising a rotary drum to be charged therein a powdery or granular material, and a baffle plate provided in the rotary drum and not rotatable together with the rotary drum. The rotary drum is formed to be a polygonal shape. This polygonal shape may be, for example, a pentagon, a hexagon, an octagon or a decagon. The baffle plate may be positionally fixedly supported. Or, the baffle plate can be made to change a position in a rocking direction, a position of the rotary drum in the axial direction, a depth of insertion into a layer of a powdery or granular material or an angle of insertion by use of plurality of actuators.

Abstract: Mold handling apparatus especially adapted for use in a reaction injection molding machine. A pair of platens is supported in a frame, and one of the platens is adaped to be moved toward and away from the other by means of a toggle-type actuation system. The movable platen is slidably carried on a plurality of movable platen guide rods that are contained within longitudinally extending frame members that define the frame for the machine. A stationary platen is pivotally supported by the frame member for pivotal movement about a vertical axis through an angle of approximately 90.degree.. The movable mold platen includes a movable mold carrier plate that is pivotally carried for movement about a second vertical pivot axis through an angle of about 90.degree..

Abstract: Press with rotary die plate having plural cavities and punches cooperating therewith.Provided are means for sensing the amount of material in the die cavities and sensing means for sensing movement of the die plate.

Abstract: A mold for forming walls in situ by forming a wall portion and sequentially moving the mold as the wall is formed. The mold has opposed form walls and partitions which together define a wider space in the middle than adjacent the form walls.

Abstract: Apparatus for making food product comprising a closed outer shell and a filling is made from a coextruded body. The body advances through a reciprocating cutting head 3 driven by a reciprocating shaft 10. The shaft 10 rotates to drive, through cam means, blades within the head 3.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for the production of a multi-ply sheet product in which separate non-woven fibrous webs are combined into a multi-ply sheet before embossment, embossed as a multi-ply sheet, the embossed webs separated from one another and longitudinally displaced realtive to one another, and then recombined into an embossed multi-ply sheet with the embossments out of register with one another. The resulting product exhibits enhanced softness and absorbence as compared with similar products comprising simultaneously embossed multi-ply webs.

Abstract: An in-mold labeling method and apparatus for a blow molding machine having a primary circular multiple mold path. A continuous drive closed circuit is provided by a guide track means and forms a secondary path in which a carriage or trolley carrying an air actuated means for picking and holding a label for transport to a matched segmental transfer station at which the mold parts and the carriage move in unison at zero relative velocity during which the label is automatically deposited in a mold for application to the plastic part being formed by the mold. Thereafter, the carriage or trolley is conditioned to pick up another label. The continuous driving of both the blow molding machine and the in-mold label dispenser is synchronized for unison uninterrupted operation.

Abstract: In an apparatus for applying liquid, pasty or plastic substances, particularly thermoplastic substances, to a substrate with a device for melting the substances and a feed head for transferring the melted substances to the substrate via at least one nozzle orifice, the device for melting the substances comprises a melting container and a pressure container connected thereto. In order to facilitate melting, heat exchanger surfaces, particularly heat exchanger tubes are arranged in the melting container.