Abstract: A double- or single-sided processing machine and a method for configuring a double- or single-sided processing machine are described. A first working disk and a counter-bearing element are driven rotationally relative to each other. A working gap for processing of flat workpieces is formed between the first working disk and the counter-bearing element. A control apparatus actuates step-by-step or continuous deformation of the first working disk between a concave shape and a convex shape. During the deformation, the working gap width at two or more radially spaced apart locations of the first working disk is measured. The control apparatus determines measurement value averages from the measurement values. The control apparatus determines the minimum of the measurement value averages and, using the determined minimum, specifies a target value for deforming the first working disk as a starting value for the processing of a flat workpiece.

Abstract: A rotor disk for guiding workpieces in a double-sided processing machine including a fluid feeding apparatus to feed a processing fluid into a working gap between a first working disk and a second working disk is provided. The rotor disk comprises a surface defining at least one workpiece opening configured to receive at least one workpiece to be processed on both sides in the double-sided processing machine in a material-removing manner using the processing fluid. A contact angle of a drop of the processing fluid with the surface is at least 60°.

Abstract: A method for casting a ring-shaped plastic frame comprises providing two mold parts, wherein at least one of the two molds parts includes at least one ring-shaped seat. Positioning a rotor disk between the two mold parts where the rotor disk comprises at least one annular recess. Engaging a mold core with at least a portion of each of the two mold parts. The mold core comprises at least one casting channel configured to attach at one end to a supply of plastified plastic. Inserting at least one mold insert into the at least one ring-shaped seat. A mold volume is defined by the at least one mold insert, the mold core and an edge of the at least one annular recess, wherein the mold volume is configured to fluidly connect with the at least one casting channel to receive plastified plastic to form a plastic frame.

Abstract: The shock-absorbing horseshoe comprises a rigid part for abutment with a hoof of a horse, said rigid part forming one rigid body with two backward facing branches. A lower section of each backward facing branch is shorter than an upper section, and a resilient part extends backward beyond rear edges of each said lower section and ends at rear edges of said upper section.

Abstract: A device for double-sided processing of flat workpieces has upper and lower working discs forming between them a working gap containing a carrier disc with cutout(s) for workpiece(s), the carrier disc having circumferential teeth by means of which it rolls on an inner and an outer gear wheel or pin ring, wherein the gear wheels or pin rings have a multiplicity of gear or pin arrangements which engage the teeth of the carrier discs during rolling, at least one of the pin arrangements having a guide which delimits movement of the margin of the carrier disc in at least one axial direction, the guide formed by a circumferential shoulder or a circumferential groove.

Abstract: A device for double-sided processing of flat workpieces has upper and lower working discs forming between them a working gap containing a carrier disc with cutout(s) for workpiece(s), the carrier disc having circumferential teeth by means of which it rolls on an inner and an outer gear wheel or pin ring, wherein the gear wheels or pin rings have a multiplicity of gear or pin arrangements which engage the teeth of the carrier discs during rolling, at least one of the pin arrangements having a guide which delimits movement of the margin of the carrier disc in at least one axial direction, the guide formed by a circumferential shoulder or a circumferential groove.

Abstract: In the removal of internal bones in a fore-end of a split carcass the shank bone, the humerus bone and the shoulder blade are cut free by machine, so that subsequently they can easily be removed from the rest of the fore-end. A transport tool (27a) is brought to grip around the free end of the shank bone. The fore-end is then pulled past cutting tools (1, 9, 15) by means of the transport tool, and the cutting tools (1, 9, 15) hereby perform cutting operations along the shank bone, the humerus bone and the shoulder blade guided by these bones, so that the bones are at least partially cut free from the rest of the fore-end. The articulations between the shank bone and the humerus bone, and the connections of the humerus bone to the shoulder blade are maintained at least partially unbroken during the cutting operations, so that the tractive force from the transport tool (27a) by the grip of the tool round the free end of the shank bone is transferred to the bones via their unbroken connections.

Abstract: A suction head for cleaning of the surface of carcass parts consists of an oblong handle (1) and a nozzle (3) mounted at one end of the handle. An air duct (6) passes through the handle and the nozzle, and it can be connected with a suction device via a coupling (5) in the other end of the handle. Steam ducts (10) are designed in the nozzle (3) to lead hot steam to the surface parts (11) of the nozzle, which are intended to get into contact with the surface of the carcass parts. These steam ducts (10) are connected with a supply duct (7), which is connected with a steam source via a coupling (8) on the suction head. The supply duct (7) for steam passes through the handle (1) from its coupling end to the suction device and to its nozzle end. In the nozzle the duct passes into the steam ducts (10). It is less fatiguing for an operator to use this suction head than a conventional head with disinfection facility.

Abstract: In the removal of internal bones in a fore-end of a split carcass the shank bone, the humerus bone and the shoulder blade are cut free by machine, so that subsequently they can easily be removed from the rest of the fore-end. A transport tool (27a) is brought to grip around the free end of the shank bone. The fore-end is then pulled past cutting tools (1, 9, 15) by means of the transport tool, and the cutting tools (1, 9, 15) hereby perform cutting operations along the shank bone, the humerus bone and the shoulder blade guided by these bones, so that the bones are at least partially cut free from the rest of the fore-end. The articulations between the shank bone and the humerus bone, and the connections of the humerus bone to the shoulder blade are maintained at least partially unbroken during the cutting operations, so that the tractive force from the transport tool (27a) by the grip of the tool round the free end of the shank bone is transferred to the bones via their unbroken connections.

Abstract: In the removal of internal bones in a fore-end of a split carcass the shank bone, the humerus bone and the shoulder blade are cut free by machine, so that subsequently they can easily be removed from the rest of the fore-end. A transport tool (27a) is brought to grip around the free end of the shank bone. The fore-end is then pulled past cutting tools (1, 9, 15) by means of the transport tool, and the cutting tools (1, 9, 15) hereby perform cutting operations along the shank bone, the humerus bone and the shoulder blade guided by these bones, so that the bones are at least partially cut free from the rest of the fore-end. The articulations between the shank bone and the humerus bone, and the connections of the humerus bone to the shoulder blade are maintained at least partially unbroken during the cutting operations, so that the tractive force from the transport tool (27a) by the grip of the tool round the free end of the shank bone is transferred to the bones via their unbroken connections.

Abstract: A suction head for cleaning of the surface of carcass parts consists of an oblong handle (1) and a nozzle (3) mounted at one end of the handle. An air duct (6) passes through the handle and the nozzle, and it can be connected with a suction device via a coupling (5) in the other end of the handle. Steam ducts (10) are designed in the nozzle (3) to lead hot steam to the surface parts (11) of the nozzle, which are intended to get into contact with the surface of the carcass parts. These steam ducts (10) are connected with a supply duct (7), which is connected with a steam source via a coupling (8) on the suction head. The supply duct (7) for steam passes through the handle (1) from its coupling end to the suction device and to its nozzle end. In the nozzle the duct passes into the steam ducts (10). It is less fatiguing for an operator to use this suction head than a conventional head with disinfection facility.

Abstract: The device comprises a carrier for a workpiece; the carrier can be moved along a vertical and a horizontal axis by use of a drive mechanism and has an approximately planar contact surface for the workpiece, whereby the workpiece can be held on the contact surface by a contact mechanism of the carrier, especially vacuum, a retaining ring on the carrier encircling the contact surface and projecting downwards beyond the contact surface and having an inner diameter which is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the workpiece. At least three centering cams are arranged on a circle, the centering cams can be moved synchronously and in a radial direction by use of a centering drive, the centering cams having a supporting surface oriented on the top.

Abstract: In a horseshoe (1) having a resilient intermediate layer (4) positioned to fill out the interspace between a rigid upper and lower parts (2, 3), which are mechanically connected at the front edge of the horseshoe (1), the upper and lower parts (2,3) are, in addition, interconnected by an interlocking device (A: A1; A2) near at least one of the rear edges of the branches of the lower part (3) to prevent separation of the upper and lower parts, while allowing elastic deformation of the resilient intermediate layer (4).

Abstract: In the removal of internal bones in a fore-end of a split carcass the shank bone, the humerus bone and the shoulder blade are cut free by machine, so that subsequently they can easily be removed from the rest of the fore-end. A transport tool (27a) is brought to grip around the free end of the shank bone. The fore-end is then pulled past cutting tools (1, 9, 15) by means of the transport tool, and the cutting tools (1, 9, 15) hereby perform cutting operations along the shank bone, the humerus bone and the shoulder blade guided by these bones, so that the bones are at least partially cut free from the rest of the fore-end. The articulations between the shank bone and the humerus bone, and the connections of the humerus bone to the shoulder blade are maintained at least partially unbroken during the cutting operations, so that the tractive force from the transport tool (27a) by the grip of the tool round the free end of the shank bone is transferred to the bones via their unbroken connections.

Abstract: In a shock-absorbing horseshoe (1) a resilient intermediate layer (4) is positioned in a sandwich arrangement between an upper part (2) and an under part (3) substantially in parallel therewith, the intermediate layer (4) filing out completely the interspace between the upper part (2) and the under part (3). In the under part (3) openings (7A) are provided, said openings allowing passage of nailheads of conventional horseshoe fastening nails (13) in such a manner that the securing of the horseshoe (1) to the hoof by means of such nails is accomplished solely through the abutment of the nailhead against the resilient intermediate layer (4) and through the resilient compression of said layer.