Abstract: A crank drive for an internal combustion engine whose crankshaft is connected with a flywheel, for purposes of minimizing the vibrations of the crank assembly, the vibrating mass of the flywheel is smaller in the crank plane of the crankshaft than in the normal plane.

Abstract: A suction pipe apparatus for an internal-combustion engine with fuel injection, especially intermittent fuel injection into intake pipes connected to the cylinder head of the engine. The intake pipes are connected to the cylinder head by a flanged, structure-borne-noise-insulating connecting pipe made from an elastomer. A sleeve-shaped portion for receiving a fuel injection valve is also provided at the connecting pipe. The sleeve-like portion encapsulates the valve to reduce noise emissions. The flange of the connecting pipe is provided with a reinforcing member to enhance the integrity and durability of the connection.

Abstract: To permit installation of various sizes of deburring chambers, matched to particular sizes, or combination of sizes of workpieces, so that only the minimum size chamber for the particular quantity or size of workpiece need be used, the chambers are provided in sets with adapters so that a single machine frame can be utilized, the adapters and chambers being fitted within the machine frame so that the lower edge (13a, 13'a) of any one of the chambers is within the closing or sealing stroke of a closing plate (14) carrying the workpieces. A coding system, for example coding bolts (16) is secured to each one of the chambers, to be scanned by a reading head (17) and transmitting information relative to the appropriate fill quantity and pressure of gases for the particular chamber then being installed in the machine.

Abstract: To correct the volume of a recess, for example to form the portion of the combustion chamber in the cylinder head of an internal combustion (IC) engine, a tool electrode (11) is introduced into the recess, the tool electrode having the shape of the desired recess. The tool electrode is spaced from the recess by a gap (12), which is filled with an electrolyte, such as a solution of NaNO.sub.3. The extent of removal of volume of material from the workpiece is determined by controlling the current-time integral.

Abstract: A central assembly includes a shaft, a generator and a water turbine which are axially spaced apart and non-rotatably connected to said shaft, and bearing means for said shaft. A housing assembly is mounted or adapted to be mounted in a duct structure, which defines a flow passage.

Abstract: A carrying structure has a wall which defines a duct. A central structure comprising an axial-flow turbine and a generator is disposed in said duct. At least two radial arms, which are substantially horizontal, are rigidly fixed to said wall and hinged to said central structure.