Abstract: This metal film and resin separation method is a method of putting synthetic resin waste in which a metal film adheres to a synthetic resin into a separation chamber in a casing, rotating a hammer rotor in the separation chamber, and separating and recovering the metal film and synthetic resin. While rotating the hammer rotor, the synthetic resin waste in the separation chamber is crushed, and a temperature in the separation chamber is increased to an exfoliation temperature which is higher than a normal temperature and less than a temperature at which the synthetic resin starts melting. While holding the temperature in the separation chamber at the exfoliation temperature, the synthetic resin waste is crushed and the metal film is exfoliated from the synthetic resin.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a soil strength generation system that generates an output indicator of soil strength. A control system generates on action signal based on the soil strength.

Abstract: A composite laminate heating tool broadly comprising a substructure, a facesheet, and number of expansion joints. The substructure supports the facesheet but does not need to have the same or a similar CTE as the facesheet because the facesheet is free to expand relative to the substructure. The expansion joints provide an interface between the facesheet and the substructure so that the facesheet can thermally expand relative to the substructure while being fully supported by the substructure. Each expansion joint includes a guide attached to the substructure and a support member translatable relative to the guide and aligned radially from a centroid or center of expansion of the facesheet so as to have a single degree of freedom.

Abstract: A method for operating a root crop conveying machine is provided, as well as a root crop conveying machine. Sensor data are recorded by at least one optical sensor. The optical sensor is directed to a measurement region of a flow of harvested material conveyed by at least one conveying element in a conveying direction. On the basis of the sensor data, mass data characterizing at least a mass of at least a part of the harvested material are calculated by an evaluation device. Yield data are calculated and provided by the evaluation device at least on the basis of the mass data. The yield data reflect at least the mass and/or a value calculated on the basis of the mass.

Abstract: Methods for producing a stretch film are provided, including disposing one or more extruders in fluid communication with a stock of virgin resin; heating the virgin resin to a molten state; delivering the molten virgin resin to a die; and extruding the molten virgin resin through the die onto a casting roll, thereby creating a cast stretch film. Methods for delivering the molten virgin resin onto a casting roll of varying sizes and set temperatures; and of moving a resulting film onto a secondary chill roll of varying sizes and set temperatures, are also provided. Finally, methods for moving the film from either the casting roll or the secondary chill roll onto a slitting assembly, dividing the film using one more interior or exterior slits, and then capturing and gathering the trim waste but not reintroducing the trim waste back into the production process are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mower knife device (100) with (i) a double-knife cutting system (111), wherein the double-knife cutting system (111) comprises an upper cutting knife (140) and a lower cutting knife (180), which are configured to be movable in translation relatively to one another, wherein the upper cutting knife (140) and the lower cutting knife (180) each comprise a plurality of blade elements (145) and a knife back (144, 184), wherein the blade elements (145) are connected to each other via the knife back (144, 183) and are arranged substantially in a knife plane (150), and (ii) a knife bar (110) which comprises a first extension (112) in the direction of an axis (170) orthogonal to the knife plane (150) and which is configured to hold the double-knife cutting system (111), wherein a gap (160) is arranged between the knife bar (110) and the double-knife cutting system (111), wherein a section of the knife back (144, 184) adjoins the gap (160), wherein the section of the knife back (144, 184) adjo

Abstract: The process for manufacturing a timepiece component (10) including at least one fastening element (12), includes positioning at least one fastening element (12) within a manufacturing mould (20) by means of at least one guide element (25; 35), filling the manufacturing mould (20) with a material so as to overmould, i.e. at least partially envelop and set, the at least one fastening element (12) in the material, and removing the timepiece component (10) from the manufacturing mould (20), this timepiece component (10) being at least partly formed by the material and the at least one fastening element (12).

Abstract: A harvesting machine includes a main frame having a main actuator; a cutting frame having a crop guiding surface including a plurality of slots extending in a direction of travel of crop over the crop guiding surface and a plurality of knives pivotally mounted below the crop guiding surface; an outer frame being pivotable around a common pivot axis and being connected to the actuator; an inner frame having a plurality of operating units, and a selector mechanism configured to selectively engage one or more of the plurality of operating units. The outer frame includes an axis for pivotally holding a plurality of levers, each lever being pivotally connected to an operating unit of each knife. Guides are provided for lateral movement of the crop guiding surface with the plurality of knives from an operating position into a servicing position and vice versa.

Abstract: A foam molding method includes: moving a screw backward to take air into a heating barrel through a nozzle part in a state in which a shut-off nozzle is opened, the shut-off nozzle that opens or closes the nozzle part for injecting the molten resin and is disposed on a heating barrel; closing the shut-off nozzle and moving the screw forward, to diffuse the air taken into the heating barrel, in the molten resin in the heating barrel; feeding the molten resin forward while dispersing the air as the air bubbles in the molten resin by moving the screw backward while rotating it in a state in which the shut-off nozzle is closed; and opening the shut-off nozzle, to inject the molten resin containing the dispersed air bubbles into the cavity.

Abstract: An electric riding lawn mower includes a seat for a user to ride, a main frame to support the seat, a power output assembly including a mowing element to output power to realize mowing function and a first motor to drive the mowing element, a walking assembly to at least drive the electric riding lawn mower to travel in the direction of a first straight line on the ground and a second motor to drive the walking assembly, and a power supply device to power the electric riding lawn mower with a first battery pack, which includes a first battery pack housing and a plurality of battery cells disposed therein. The power supply device is mounted to the main frame. At least one of the first battery packs of the power supply device forms a pluggable connection with the main frame. The battery cells are lithium batteries.

Abstract: An injection mold for manufacturing injection-molded parts by injecting injection molding material into a cavity having a contour corresponding to the injection-molded part to be manufactured. The injection mold includes a distribution channel for injection molding material which is connectable to an injection nozzle and is in communicative connection with the cavity. The distribution channel includes a compensating volume region having a volume, determined by the type and number of cavities connected to the distribution channel, for accommodating injection molding material during the injection molding process.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to systems and methods for cost effective evaluation of the suitability of tree growth in a planting area before planting. Factors considered include whether the water and heat conditions of the area to be planted are suitable for the growth and development of the trees to be cultivated and how long the nutrient content in the soil can support the growth of the tree. The invention provides a “plug-and-play” urban landscape tree growth predictor. By inserting a “plunger” with a specialized sensor into the area to be planted, the instrument can automatically capture environmental data to drive the tree growth model, thus quickly simulating the tree's future growth. Through this method, the future growth trend of trees can be predicted and analyzed before planting to reduce the growth risk after planting.

Abstract: A method for producing a plastic molded article includes pulverizing, into a granular state, a waste material including a base made of a thermoplastic and a decorative layer provided on a surface of the base. The method also includes melting the pulverized granular waste material. The method further includes molding the plastic molded article by injecting the molten waste material into a cavity of a mold. The mold includes a molding surface that molds a decorative surface of the plastic molded article. The molding surface includes an uneven section for a texturing process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pruning pot device. The device is comprised of a body, a plurality of hinges, and a plurality of latches. The body may be of various sizes to accommodate different plants or trees and may include indicia on any surface. The device further comprises a plurality of openings on the bottom surface of the body, allowing the roots of the plants to grow without obstruction. In addition, the device is comprised of a root blocker to allow the user to block the openings if they wish. The latches allow the device to be secured in a closed position when not in use and the hinges allow the device to be opened and closed. The pruning pot device of the present invention is useful in pruning and cultivating plants and trees with minimal risk of killing the plants.

Abstract: A method for producing a stabilizer composition for a polymer, particularly a polymer containing halogen such as polyvinyl chloride, in which components for forming the stabilizer composition are mixed in an extruder and continuously discharged therefrom, in which an impact modifier is admixed. A correspondingly produced stabilizer composition and the use of a planetary roller extruder to produce a stabilizer composition.

Abstract: Systems and methods for regulating growth of an organism. One aspect relates to a an environmental growth capsule which includes an “intelligent skin” infrastructure and growth capsules called biovoxels for the purposes of controlled variation of environmental parameters. Each biovoxel surrounds at least one growing biological material or organism, such as a plant or other biological organism and may contain appropriate growth media, such as soil, positioned in a hybrid plant product template. Further, in one aspect, at least one sensor monitors at least one environmental condition in each biovoxel and outputs sensed signals: and at least one actuator is actuated in response to actuation signals provided from a processor. The processor receives the sensed signals and outputs the actuation signals to change the at least one environmental condition. The capsule may be enabled with artificial intelligence.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming plastic preforms into plastic containers, including a rotatable carrier on which a plurality of forming stations for forming the plastic preforms into plastic containers are arranged. The forming stations each have application devices for applying a flowable medium to expand the plastic preforms. The forming stations each have blow mold carriers on which blow molds are arranged, within which the plastic preforms are formed into plastic containers. A first movement mechanism is provided for opening and/or closing the blow molds, and wherein a locking mechanism is provided for locking the blow molds together at least temporarily during the expansion process. The apparatus has at least one sensor device which detects a locking state of the locking mechanism of at least one forming station and which outputs at least one signal which is characteristic of said locking state.

Abstract: A root irrigation spike apparatus includes a central body, a chamber traversing the central body, an irrigation post communicably coupled to the chamber having at least one irrigation aperture, and a self-piercing needle portion communicably coupled to the chamber having a tapered diameter.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing multi-material fibers having one or more electrically-connectable devices disposed therein are described. In certain instances, the methods include the steps of: positioning the electrically-connectable device(s) within a corresponding pocket provided in a preform material; positioning a first electrical conductor longitudinally within a first conduit provided in the preform material; and drawing the multi-material fiber by causing the preform material to flow, such that the first electrical conductor extends within the multi-material fiber along a longitudinal axis thereof and makes an electrical contact with a first electrode located on each electrically-connectable device. A metallurgical bond may be formed between the first electrical conductor and the first electrode while drawing the multi-material fiber and/or, after drawing the multi-material fiber, the first electrical conductor may be located substantially along a neutral axis of the multi-material fiber.

Abstract: An information processing device according to the present technology includes an event determining section configured to determine occurrence or nonoccurrence of an event on the basis of a measurement result of a microscopic measuring unit configured to perform measurement of a microscopic measurement area as an area of a first size in a measurement target, and a control section configured to perform control, in a case where the event determining section determines that the event has occurred, such that a macroscopic measuring unit configured to perform measurement of a macroscopic measurement area as an area of a larger size than the first size in the measurement target performs measurement targeted at the macroscopic measurement area having relation to the microscopic measurement area in which the event is determined to have occurred.