Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a strapping tool configured to tension metal strap around a load and, after tensioning, attach overlapping portions of the strap to one another by cutting notches into a seal element positioned around the overlapping portions of the strap and into the overlapping portions of the strap themselves.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a strapping device with a combined tensioning-and-welding assembly. The tensioning-and-welding assembly includes a tensioning-and-welding wheel that is: (1) rotatable about a tensioning-and-welding-wheel rotational axis to tension strap around a load; and (2) longitudinally movable along the about a tensioning-and-welding-wheel rotational axis to seal two overlapping portions of the strap together.

Abstract: An energy store including a housing, a first plurality of storage cells, a second plurality of storage cells, a first electrical pin configuration, a second electrical pin configuration, and a switching device. The switching device is configured to connect the first plurality of storage cells to the first electrical pin configuration, the second plurality of storage cells to the second electrical pin configuration and/or the first plurality of storage cells to the second plurality of storage cells.

Abstract: A strapping apparatus for strapping articles with a strapping band having a tensioning device for imparting a band tension to a loop of the strapping band, the tensioning device including a driveable tensioning element provided for engaging the strapping band to impart a band tension. The strapping apparatus including a connecting device for generating a permanent connection, in particular a welded connection, at two regions, situated one above the other, of the loop of the strapping band. The strapping apparatus is configured to achieve the release of the tensioning element from the strapping band reliably to avoid or reduce adverse characteristics attributed to the release of the tensioning device from the band.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for measuring olfactory sensitivity, olfactory resolution, and combinations thereof. Such measurements can be made during a single test, or over consecutive tests, which may be performed during a single testing period, such as in a single day, or over a series of testing periods. The tests may be performed by a health care professional, or may be conveniently self-administered by the user.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a strapping tool configured to tension metal strap around a load and, after tensioning, attach overlapping portions of the strap to one another by cutting notches into a seal element positioned around the overlapping portions of the strap and into the overlapping portions of the strap themselves.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a strapping tool with a scaling assembly including a die assembly and a camshaft. The camshaft includes a cam that engages a cam follower of the die assembly. The cam is shaped so rotation of the camshaft during a scaling cycle causes the cam to force the die assembly to pivot from a home position to a sealing position to form interlocking cuts in overlapping strap portions. Continued rotation of the cam results in the die assembly pivoting back to its home position during an energy-release phase and a return phase of the sealing cycle. During the energy-release phase, the shape of the cam enables the die assembly to pivot a relatively small amount as potential energy is released. During the return phase after this energy is released, the shape of the cam enables the die assembly to pivot a relatively large amount.

Abstract: A process for stabilizing precursor fibers for the production of carbon fibers is disclosed. The process comprises the following steps: continuously introducing, passing and removing said precursor fibers into, through and from a process chamber; establishing a predetermined process gas atmosphere different in composition from ambient air in said at least one process chamber, said process gas atmosphere containing at least one of a reactive component and a catalyst having a predetermined partial pressure; while said precursor fibers are in said process chamber, heating the precursor fibers to at least a first temperature and maintaining said first temperature for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a strapping tool with a scaling assembly including a die assembly and a camshaft. The camshaft includes a cam that engages a cam follower of the die assembly. The cam is shaped so rotation of the camshaft during a scaling cycle causes the cam to force the die assembly to pivot from a home position to a sealing position to form interlocking cuts in overlapping strap portions. Continued rotation of the cam results in the die assembly pivoting back to its home position during an energy-release phase and a return phase of the sealing cycle. During the energy-release phase. the shape of the cam enables the die assembly to pivot a relatively small amount as potential energy is released. During the return phase after this energy is released. the shape of the cam enables the die assembly to pivot a relatively large amount.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for measuring olfactory sensitivity, olfactory resolution, and combinations thereof. Such measurements can be made during a single test, or over consecutive tests, which may be performed during a single testing period, such as in a single day, or over a series of testing periods. The tests may be performed by a health care professional, or may be conveniently self-administered by the user.

Abstract: A method for prolonging operation intervals between maintenance disruptions in the production of a chemical reaction product, comprising directing at least one reactant stream into a reactor; reacting the reactant(s) in the reactor at elevated temperature and pressure, whereby the chemical reaction product is obtained; withdrawing a stream of a hot chemical reaction product from the reactor; and heat-exchanging the stream of hot chemical reaction product with at least one of the reactant streams; wherein heat-exchanging is performed in at least two shell-and-tube heat exchangers; each of the heat exchangers comprising a plurality of tubes and a shell-side heat exchange passage; wherein the hot chemical reaction product is directed through the tubes of the heat exchangers; and the reactant is guided through the shell-side passage, and at least two of the heat exchangers are connected in series with regard to both the shell-side flow and the tube-side flow.

Abstract: A strapping tool configured to tension metal strap around a load and, after tensioning, attach overlapping portions of the strap to one another by cutting notches into a seal element positioned around the overlapping portions of the strap and into the overlapping portions of the strap themselves.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a strapping tool configured to tension metal strap around a load and, after tensioning, attach overlapping portions of the strap to one another by cutting notches into a seal element positioned around the overlapping portions of the strap and into the overlapping portions of the strap themselves.

Abstract: A vehicle has a cab with a cab suspension system. The vehicle includes a chassis and a cab for a driver of the vehicle mounted to the chassis. The cab has an inner structure having a floor supporting a driver seat and an outer structure having a frame surrounding the inner structure. The inner structure and the outer structure are separate and can move relative to the chassis and relative to one another. A suspension system mounting the cab to the chassis includes a first suspension subsystem connecting the outer structure to the chassis and a second suspension subsystem connecting the inner structure to the chassis.

Abstract: A strapping tool configured to carry out a strapping cycle including tensioning and sealing cycles. During the tensioning cycle, the strapping tool drives a tensioning wheel to tension strap around a load. During the sealing cycle, the strapping tool attaches two overlapping portions of the strap to one another by pivoting opposing jaws from home positions to sealing positions to deform the strap before pivoting them back to their home positions to release it. When operated in a sealing-cycle-interrupt operating mode, the strapping tool pauses the sealing cycle after the jaws reach their sealing positions but before they return to their home positions to prevent the tool from being removed from the strap. When a release sensor is triggered responsive to the operator pulling a rocker lever to raise the tension wheel, the strapping tool finishes pivoting the jaws back to their home positions to complete the sealing cycle.

Abstract: A strapping apparatus for strapping articles with a strapping band having a tensioning device for imparting a band tension to a loop of the strapping band, the tensioning device including a driveable tensioning element provided for engaging the strapping band to impart a band tension. The strapping apparatus including a connecting device for generating a permanent connection, in particular a welded connection, at two regions, situated one above the other, of the loop of the strapping band. The strapping apparatus is configured to achieve the release of the tensioning element from the strapping band reliably to avoid or reduce adverse characteristics attributed to the release of the tensioning device from the band.

Abstract: A strapping tool configured to tension metal strap around a load and, after tensioning, attach overlapping portions of the strap to one another by cutting notches into a seal element positioned around the overlapping portions of the strap and into the overlapping portions of the strap themselves.

Abstract: A strapping tool configured to tension metal strap around a load and, after tensioning, attach overlapping portions of the strap to one another by cutting notches into a seal element positioned around the overlapping portions of the strap and into the overlapping portions of the strap themselves.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a strapping tool with a motor that is housed within a housing of the strapping tool and that drives a drive gear that is drivingly engaged with a driven gear. The driven gear is operably connected to a tensioning assembly to drive a tension wheel of the tensioning assembly to tension strap sandwiched between the tension wheel and a tension plate on a support of the strapping wheel. The tensioning assembly is pivotably mounted to the support to enable the operator to pivot the tension wheel away from the tension plate to make room for the strap (or remove the strap). The motor is movable relative to the housing and the tensioning assembly such that, as the tensioning assembly pivots relative to the support, the motor moves relative to the housing and the tensioning assembly so the drive gear maintains driving engagement with the driven gear.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a strapping tool configured to tension metal strap around a load and, after tensioning, attach overlapping portions of the strap to one another by cutting notches into a seal element positioned around the overlapping portions of the strap and into the overlapping portions of the strap themselves.