Abstract: An aerospike engine configured to be connected to a liquid methane tank, and to a liquid oxygen tank is provided. The aerospike engine comprises a centerbody including an aerospike nozzle, an external skirt, and a combustion chamber being defined between the external skirt and the centerbody. The centerbody is additively manufactured from one or more copper alloys and has a plurality of centerbody internal cooling channels. The external skirt is additively manufactured from one or more copper alloys and has a plurality of skirt internal cooling channels. The aerospike engine is configured to supply liquid methane and liquid oxygen through the internal cooling channels to the combustion chamber. Also disclosed are stages of a launch vehicle and a launch vehicle comprising such an aerospike engine, as well as methods for re-entry for a re-usable stage of a launch vehicle comprising an aerospike engine.

Abstract: A stage for a space launch vehicle is provided. The space launch vehicle has a main body including a first end and a second end, and defines a central longitudinal axis between the first end and the second end. The stage comprises a stage rocket engine arranged at or near the first end of the stage to propel the launch vehicle vertically upwards at take-off. The stage furthermore comprises a plurality of fans for providing lift during a landing procedure of the stage, wherein the fans have a rotational axis arranged substantially perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis. Also provided are space launch vehicles and methods for transporting a payload into space.

Abstract: A machine for separating packagings includes a transport belt which is inclined longitudinally at a first angle and laterally at a second angle so that a first longitudinal side is positioned higher than a second longitudinal side. The transport belt is further provided with a plurality of flights which are arranged near the second longitudinal side.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for inserting an undulated coil assembly (90) in the hollow core (101) of a dynamoelectric machine, the coil having a planar configuration with adjacent superimposed linear portions (LI) extending parallel to each other and a plurality of turn portions (T) connecting the linear portions (LI), comprising positioning at least a first coil portion (90?) of the coil assembly around a support member (200); aligning a guide assembly (302,303,304) with respect to the end faces and the slots (102) of the core (101); engaging the superimposed linear portions (LI) along guide surfaces that form a passage (301) during the feeding along the guide assembly (302,303,304); feeding the first coil portion (90) from the support member (200) along the guide assembly (302,303,304) to change orientation of adjacent superimposed linear portions (LI) being fed and to insert the adjacent superimposed linear portions being fed in the slots (102); relatively moving the core (101) with respect to the guide assemb

Abstract: Embodiments of the currently claimed disclosure are directed to methods for inserting an undulated coil assembly in the slots of a hollow core of a dynamoelectric machine. In some embodiments, the method can include positioning at least a first coil portion of the coil assembly around a support member, aligning a guide device with respect to end faces and the slots of the core, feeding the first coil portion from the drum support member along the guide device to insert adjacent superimposed linear portions (LI) of the coil assembly in the slots, engaging the superimposed linear portions (LI) along at least one guide surface during the feeding, and relatively moving the core with respect to the guide assembly device to position the slots for receiving the superimposed linear portions (LI).

Abstract: Described is a component (1) for powering robots, automation systems and the like which comprises, on a frame (2), a series of belts (3, 4) for conveying objects (9) designed to be gripped by a robot. The conveyor belts (3, 4) constitute a closed path and have a first belt (3) and at least a second belt (4) positioned in such a way that the objects (9) pass from the first belt (3) to the second belt (4) cyclically and continuously.

Abstract: A stage for a space launch vehicle is provided. The space launch vehicle has a main body including a first end and a second end, and defines a central longitudinal axis between the first end and the second end. The stage comprises a stage rocket engine arranged at or near the first end of the stage to propel the launch vehicle vertically upwards at take-off. The stage furthermore comprises a plurality of fans for providing lift during a landing procedure of the stage, wherein the fans have a rotational axis arranged substantially perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis. Also provided are space launch vehicles and methods for transporting a payload into space.

Abstract: Described is a component (1) for powering robots, automation systems and the like which comprises, on a frame (2), a series of belts (3, 4) for conveying objects (9) designed to be gripped by a robot. The conveyor belts (3, 4) constitute a closed path and have a first belt (3) and at least a second belt (4) positioned in such a way that the objects (9) pass from the first belt (3) to the second belt (4) cyclically and continuously.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for inserting an undulated coil assembly (90) in the hollow core (101) of a dynamoelectric machine, the coil having a planar configuration with adjacent superimposed linear portions (LI) extending parallel to each other and a plurality of turn portions (T) connecting the linear portions (LI), comprising positioning at least a first coil portion (90?) of the coil assembly around a support member (200); aligning a guide assembly (302,303,304) with respect to the end faces and the slots (102) of the core (101); engaging the superimposed linear portions (LI) along guide surfaces that form a passage (301) during the feeding along the guide assembly (302,303,304); feeding the first coil portion (90) from the support member (200) along the guide assembly (302,303,304) to change orientation of adjacent superimposed linear portions (LI) being fed and to insert the adjacent superimposed linear portions being fed in the slots (102); relatively moving the core (101) with respect to the guide assemb

Abstract: A watertight container, comprising a rigid watertight box connectable by a wrist strap to limbs or other members of a human or animal body, to permit carrying of an object contiguously and safely to an arm, a leg, or the neck, the object preferably being small size articles of value or utility or both particularly in situations of water immersion, engaging in sporting activities, and because of the watersealing feature of the box which is provided with suitable gaskets, seals to the anatomical suitability and the strength of the wrist strap housing the box.

Abstract: A watertight container (10), comprising a rigid watertight box (32, 132, 232, 332) connected by means of a wrist strap (12) to limbs or other members of the human or animal body, allows to safely carry, contiguously to the arm, the leg, or the neck, small size articles, such as either wounded or folded banknotes, valuables, pills, jewels, etc. also in situations of water immersion such as bathing or swimming, excessive sweating, steal or robbery dangers, engaging sporting activities, etc, thanks to the watersealing feature of the box (32, 132, 232, 332), provided with suitable gaskets seals (62, 66), to the anatomical suitability and the strength of the wrist strap (12) housing the box (32, 132, 232, 332).