Abstract: To produce precision castings from a melt, use is made of a metallic casting wheel (1) which has an annular distribution channel (4) and a plurality of interchangeable casting moulds (6), each having at least one filling opening (6a). The melt quantity per casting operation is chosen here such that the casting moulds (6) and the distribution channel (4) are filled with the melt upon the rotation of the casting wheel (1) about its axis (A—A), in such a way that after the solidification of the melt the precision castings are held together by a ring of the casting material which is formed in the distribution channel (4), the so-called circulating material for new casting processes, and are removed from the casting wheel (1) together with the casting moulds (6), whereupon the precision castings are separated from the ring.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a nozzle for an injection molding machine. The nozzle includes a body defining a melt channel. A heater is connected to the nozzle body. A heat distributor is also connected to the nozzle body. The heat distributor is formed of a conductive material for distributing heat from the heater along the nozzle body.

Abstract: A process for tuft and filament bonding of unfinished carpet includes applying a coating composition which contains from 50% to 100% by weight of a substantially amorphous poly-&agr;-olefin as a melt to the backside of a carpet material so as to obtain a coating weight of from 20 to 1,500 g/m2, the melt viscosity of the coating composition at 190° C. is in the range from 400 mPas to 10,000 mPas.

Abstract: A one way braking means comprising a first sealed chamber filled with a viscous fluid, a braking rotor being rotably supported within the chamber, a housing or the braking rotor, respectively, coacting with a pinion which in turn cooperates with a tooth rod or a gear or the like, characterized in that the first housing is floatingly supported in a second chamber of a second housing, the circumference of the first housing and a locking portion of the wall of the second chamber are formed such that a positive interengagement between first and second housing takes place if by a linear first force component the first housing and the locking portion are moved against each other and that a free running between first and second housing is effected when a second force component opposite to the first component effects between first and second housing.

Abstract: In contrast to the prior art, the essential components of dialyzing liquids are not provided as a dry concentrate or as a genuine solution at the place of dialysis, but as a suspension of undissolved or incompletely dissolved substances, preferably sodium chloride, optionally sodium acetate, in a solution of the remaining components.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cash dispenser that comprises a housing with a receiving chamber for at least one storage unit (62) for bank notes, a withdrawal device (70) that is allocated to the storage unit (62) and serves for withdrawing individual bank notes from the storage unit (62) and a transport device (72) for bank notes. Said transport device is used for transporting the bank notes between the storage unit (62) and a control panel of the cash dispenser. The inventive cash dispenser also comprises a current supply unit and a control device (94) for controlling the functions of the cash dispenser.

Abstract: An apparatus for continuously preparing substantially halogen-free, in particular chlorine-free, trialkoxysilanes of the general formula I

Abstract: To produce precision castings from a melt, use is made of a metallic casting wheel (1) which has an annular distribution channel (4) and a plurality of interchangeable casting moulds (6), each having at least one filling opening (6a). The melt quantity per casting operation is chosen here such that the casting moulds (6) and the distribution channel (4) are filled with the melt upon the rotation of the casting wheel (1) about its axis (A-A), in such a way that after the solidification of the melt the precision castings are held together by a ring of the casting material which is formed in the distribution channel (4), the so-called circulating material for new casting processes, and are removed from the casting wheel (1) together with the casting moulds (6), whereupon the precision castings are separated from the ring.

Abstract: A process for thermomechanical treatment of steel for torsionally-strained spring elements, the initial material being heated with a heating rate of at least 50 K/s and austenitized, and then, being formed in at least one forming step with the formed product being quenched to below the martensite temperature to martensite and then tempered. To improve the strength or toughness properties of the spring steel in the strain direction of the torsionally strained spring elements so that the increase of vibration strength is considerable, the initial material is heated to a temperature above the recrystallization temperature and then formed at such a temperature, that dynamic and/or static recrystallization of the austenite occurs, and that the recrystallized austenite of the formed product is quenched.

Abstract: An air damper for a movably supported structural part in automobiles comprises a hollow cylinder closed at one end thereof, a closure cap mounted on the other end of the cylinder, a piston slidably guided within the cylinder, an annular recess at the circumference of the piston, and an annular sealing ring in the recess. The block-like sealing ring is made of a thermoplastic elastomer coated with a layer which has the same static and sliding frictions with the inner wall of the cylinder and the bottom of the recess. A coil spring is placed between the closure cap and the piston. A piston rod of the piston has an elongated rib contacting the spring when the spring is in a relieved state.

Abstract: A process for thermomechanical treatment of steel for torsionally-strained spring elements, the initial material being heated with a heating rate of at least 50 K/s and austenitized, and then, being formed in at least one forming step with the formed product being quenched to below the martensite temperature to martensite and then tempered. To improve the strength or toughness properties of the spring steel in the strain direction of the torsionally strained spring elements so that the increase of vibration strength is considerable, the initial material is heated to a temperature above the recrystallization temperature and then formed at such a temperature, that dynamic and/or static recrystallization of the austenite occurs, and that the recrystallized austenite of the formed product is quenched.

Abstract: Molds (1) with annular mold parts (2, 3) divided by at least one plane of division (E—E) and forming a plurality of cavities (8) disposed at least substantially radially to a centrifugation axis (A—A), serve for the production of precision castings by centrifugal casting, especially of parts made of materials containing titanium for internal combustion engines, the molds (1) and a casting system being contained in a closed chamber. To automate production, at least one mold part (2, 3) is made to rotate in its own rotational guide, and two mold parts (2, 3) together with the corresponding rotational guides are brought to a closed position for the casting and solidification and to an open position for the removal of the precision castings. When cast, the precision castings are preferably joined together at their radially inward pointing ends by a circumferential ring of the solidified metal and thus a circle of castings can be removed from the opened mold by a manipulating system.

Abstract: A multi-port injection/selection valve utilizes a ferrule cluster to connect tubes or capillaries to a common port in the valve. The use of micro ferrule clusters, as opposed to conventional connectors such as nuts and/or bolts, permits the capillary ends to be positioned in extremely close proximity to the valve rotor and to each other, thus minimizing the volume between two capillaries when they are in brought into fluid communication with each other.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing an antiviral agent in which antigen-containing blood and/or tissue is heated to a temperatures above about 50° C. in the presence of at least one protein cross-linking agent, such as formaldehyde, p-formaldehyde, formalin, phenol, and/or phenol derivatives.

Abstract: A partially-hollow rivet (1), for joining aluminum sheets (3) and (7) by using the self-piercing technique, is made of light metal such as aluminum or an aluminum alloy, and the front (2) of the rivet base has a surface with a blunt shape.

Abstract: A multi-port injection/selection valve utilizes a ferrule cluster to connect tubes or capillaries to a common port in the valve. The use of micro ferrule clusters, as opposed to conventional connectors such as nuts and/or bolts, permits the capillary ends to be positioned in extremely close proximity to the valve rotor and to each other, thus minimizing the volume between two capillaries when they are in brought into fluid communication with each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a region of greater wall thickness in a longitudinal hollow section (1) which, to this end, is subjected to a radial and axial pressure and plastically deformed thereby. The hollow section (1) is secured in a matrix (2) corresponding to the section dimensions which has an enlarged cross section corresponding to the intended final dimensions of the hollow section (1) in the deformation region. The essential embodiment consists in that the deformation to attain an increased wall thickness (14) takes place in a region between the ends of the section. In addition, the wall thickness (19) can be increased at at least one of the ends of the section.

Abstract: An air damper for a movably supported structural part, in particular in automobiles, comprising the following features:

Abstract: The invention concerns solutions of alkoxides containing titanium and/or zirconium and/or hafnium and magnesium and/or calcium and/or strontium and/or barium of general formula (I): [MII(OR)2-y(OR1)y]n.[MIV(OR1)4-z(OR)2], in which: MII means magnesium and/or calcium and/or strontium and/or barium; MIV titanium and/or zirconium and/or hafnium; R is an alkyl group with 1 to 18 carbon atoms; R1 is an alkyl group with 1 to 18 carbon atoms, y has a value of between 0 to 2; z has a value of 0 and 4; and n is a number between 0.001 and 3, with the exception that n cannot be 1 when y is 2 and z is 0, or when y is 0 and z is 4. The invention further concerns the production of these alkoxides and their use.

Abstract: A multi-port injection/selection valve utilizes a ferrule cluster to connect tubes or capillaries to a common port in the valve. The use of micro ferrule clusters, as opposed to conventional connectors such as nuts and/or bolts, permits the capillary ends to be positioned in extremely close proximity to the valve rotor and to each other, thus minimizing the volume between two capillaries when they are in brought into fluid communication with each other.