Abstract: A device with an ion column and a scanning electron microscope comprises at least one column detector of signal electrons placed inside or on the ion column. Signal generated on the sample is detected on the column detector during landing of a broad beam generated by the scanning electron microscope on the sample surface.

Abstract: A scanning electron microscope comprises three objective lenses, including a distant objective lens and a close objective lens, which are of conventional type, and an immersion objective lens of the immersion type below the distant objective lens and the close objective lens. These three objective lenses can be controlled independently, therefor different combinations of active objective lenses can be achieved. The scanning electron microscope therefore offers various imaging modes. There is a possibility to switch between these imaging modes and therefore, choose the most suitable way of imaging for given application.

Abstract: A device with an ion column and a scanning electron microscope comprises at least one column detector of signal electrons placed inside or on the ion column. Signal generated on the sample is detected on the column detector during landing of a broad beam generated by the scanning electron microscope on the sample surface.

Abstract: A scanning electron microscope comprises three objective lenses, including a distant objective lens and a close objective lens, which are of conventional type, and an immersion objective lens of the immersion type below the distant objective lens and the close objective lens. These three objective lenses can be controlled independently, therefor different combinations of active objective lenses can be achieved. The scanning electron microscope therefore offers various imaging modes. There is a possibility to switch between these imaging modes and therefore, choose the most suitable way of imaging for given application.

Abstract: A method for reducing or removing organic and/or inorganic contamination from a vacuum system of imaging and analytical devices, wherein at least a portion of the area of the inner surface of the vacuum space of the vacuum system is provided with a photocatalytic layer, at least a portion of this photocatalytic layer being cooled to a temperature in the range of 0 K to 280 K, whereby the photocatalytic layer is afterwards at least partially irradiated by electromagnetic radiation, which activates a photocatalytic reaction of the photocatalytic layer with the adsorbed gases of the atmosphere of the inner vacuum space of the vacuum system, where this reaction decomposes the contaminants, reducing their concentration and/or the concentration of water in the inner vacuum space of the vacuum system.

Abstract: A device for mass spectrometry in continuous operation can be equipped with a focused electron beam source or laser radiation source. It can further include a vacuum chamber, a stage for placing the specimen, and an ion beam column with a plasma source for producing a primary ion beam and a secondary ion mass spectrometer for secondary ion analysis. The ion beam column is connected to an inert gas source and to a reactive gas source and is modified for simultaneous introduction of at least two gases from the inert gas source and reactive gas source. The secondary ion mass spectrometer is of an orthogonal Time-of-Flight type to ensure the function with the ion beam column in continuous operation.

Abstract: A device for mass spectrometry in continuous operation can be equipped with a focused electron beam source or laser radiation source. It can further include a vacuum chamber, a stage for placing the specimen, and an ion beam column with a plasma source for producing a primary ion beam and a secondary ion mass spectrometer for secondary ion analysis. The ion beam column is connected to an inert gas source and to a reactive gas source and is modified for simultaneous introduction of at least two gases from the inert gas source and reactive gas source. The secondary ion mass spectrometer is of an orthogonal Time-of-Flight type to ensure the function with the ion beam column in continuous operation.

Abstract: A system uses number of analytical devices such as an electron microscope a Raman microscope, an ion beam column and a scanning probe microscope for sample analysis concurrent, consecutive or with the mutual correlation of the analysis performed by the different devices in the same sample area using the connection of the Raman microscope optical objective lens and objective manipulator, that significantly reduces time needed for analyzing by Raman microscope together with other devices and maintains high quality of the sensed signals comparable to stand alone analytical devices.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of inner surfaces of vacuum components and the device for carrying it out which enables the reduction of undesirable organic and inorganic contamination of vacuum systems not only in those that are being produced, but also enables the reduction of contamination in systems that are already in use, such as SEM, TEM, SEM-FIB, XPS, MALDI, SIMS and other analytical and inspection techniques. The proposed method for contaminant treatment derives benefit from a photocatalytic process, which is actually a chemical decomposition of contaminants using a photocatalytic material and electromagnetic radiation, the photocatalytic material being cooled simultaneously to a low temperature. The photocatalytic material is applied to the walls of the vacuum system or vacuum units, which are included in the system, in the form of a layer.

Abstract: A device which performs the lifting and throw-off of an impression cylinder in a printing machine, comprises a first supporting pin (1) which carries a gate (2) that is provided with a run-out path (4) and stop (3). Upon disengagement of the impressional forces, the stop is in engagement with a first projection (6) on a first catch (7), which is swingably mounted on a second supporting pin (15), fixed in a side plate (16) of the machine. A connecting tie rod (9) is fastened to the first catch (7) by a pin (8), and another end of the connecting tie rod (9) is connected, by a second pin (10) to a second catch (11), mounted slightly turnably on a basic pin (28). The second catch is provided with a second projection (12), which becomes engaged with stop (3) of gate (2), upon engagement of impressional forces, and against the run-out path (4) which bears against an operating roller (13 ) of a driver (14).

Abstract: Feeding device for feeding paper sheets from a pile, particularly in offset printing machines. The device has a driving mechanism, the operation of which is controlled by three sets of two cams in precise intervals according to the program of operation of the printing machine. All control mechanisms have their operation motions designed separately in such manner, that each mechanism is controlled by one set of two cams. The advantage of the said feeding device consists in that the control mechanism perform precise operations in accordance with the program of operation even at high printing speeds, because they are controlled bilaterally by the set of two cams and double rollers without employing spring elements to cause cam followers to remain in contact with cam surfaces.

Abstract: An improved suction feeder, particularly for printing machines is disclosed, wherein higher feeding and printing speeds are made possible.The main features of the invention is that in the body of the suction feeder is a small conduit channel and an air filling small channel which connect an inleading small channel for the bringing of pressurized air into an empty space over a small piston. In the said small conduit channel is formed a pressure spring in the upper part of said small conduit channel, and a seat in which a small ball is placed on the other end. The above described suction feeder works on the principle of the difference of air pressure above and below the small piston. While individual paper sheets are being lifted from a pile of sheets, the pressurized air is led into the empty space over the small piston, by which it instantaneously neutralizes the remaining depressurized air, leading to an instantaneous loosening of the paper sheets.

Abstract: Mechanism for the control of printing pressures in a printing machine, particularly the printing pressures exerted by accessory devices such as a unit for the numbering of the printing articles. A single mechanism controls the single functions of the printing mechanism, such as the bringing into pressure engagement and the disengagement of the printing cylinders, the control of the inking unit, the control of the numbering device, and also possibly of other mechanisms. Around the circumference of a double-cam, there are arranged a plurality of two-arm levers. A first two-arm lever, which is pivotally arranged on a fixed, pivot pin is connected by means of a first pull rod with the mechanism of the inker unit. A second two-arm lever is journalled on a second fixed pivot, the second two-arm lever being connected by means of a second pull rod with a mechanism for imposing printing pressure and releasing such printing pressure.

Abstract: Control device for the offset cylinder of an offset printing machine, said control device selectively governing the movement of the offset cylinder into printing engagement with the plate and impression cylinders of the printing machine and the movement of the offset cylinder away from said plate and impression cylinders to relieve them of printing pressure. The control device mounts the offset cylinder sufficiently stiffly in the frame of the printing machine so as to avoid faults in the printing as, for example, the formation of strips on the printed paper sheets. The offset cylinder is rotatably mounted on an eccentric shaft which is mounted in first adjustable bearings which are arranged in eccentric bushings. On said eccentric bushings there are mounted second adjustable bearings which are arranged in bearing flanges which are adjustably fastened in the side walls of the printing machine.

Abstract: The invention is a universal sucker element for a paper feeder unit which comprises a support tube on which is adjustably mounted a carrier provided with a swivably mounted body having a rotatable and movable piston. The body can be adjusted so that the piston moves obliquely to the plane of the paper. The position of the body and the piston are fixed by means of simple position locking means.

Abstract: A sheet feeder device for a printing machine, having a pneumatic feeder head including a regulating screw mounted therein and provided with a pressure spring which is arranged between a shoulder of the regulating screw and a rest which is attached to a two-arm lever. To the frame of the printing machine is fixed a spacer on which are adjustably arranged straightening elements provided with rigidly attached eccentrics. The eccentric is turnably mounted in a body, in which is also turnably arranged, a connecting screw which is provided with a centering ring and a catch which seats on a bar fixed to the side wall of the printing machine. The straightening element is provided with a stop, on which bears a lever which is attached to the eccentric. A guide piece is also fixed to the straightening element. The device according to the invention enables the feeding of letter envelopes without the need of a special auxiliary device to be mounted to the printing machine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sheet transfer device, for offset printing machines which print on one side of the sheet or on both sides of the sheet of paper, having a means for adjustment to accommodate sheets of different sizes, achieving thereby an accurate register printing.The feature of the device according to the invention is a reset wheel of the sheet transfer drum which is adjustably mounted on a centering flange, on rollers rotatably mounted on eccentric pins mounted in the centering flange. The centering flange has rotatably mounted eccentrics, which bear on carrying projections of the transfer drum body, while the transfer drum reset wheel is fastened to the flange. The clearance between the reset wheel and the flange centering diameter is adjusted by eccentric pins, while at the same time the reset wheel is centered so that its gearing is precisely centered with the transfer drum axis. The clearance of the toothing of the reset wheel is taken up by take-up segments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive device, particularly for offset printing machines, in which a control lever is mounted on a pin fixed in the side wall of the printing machine and is connected by means of an adjustable bar to a swing fork, in which a variable speed gear box is mounted, joined by means of a drive belt to a common pulley, which is linked intermediate of a V-belt to a free part of an electromagnetic clutch which is electromagnetically connected with the stationary part of said clutch. The stationary part of the clutch is mounted on a worm gear which engages a worm joined with an electric motor for the tip - motion of the printing cylinders.The device provides the advantage, that the control of the variable speed gear box ratio is accomplished by a separate mechanism and the impulses for increasing or decreasing the number of revolutions of the printing machine is effected electrically.

Abstract: A control mechanism for grippers of a sheet delivery device particularly on a printing machine, is disclosed. A chain delivery device is provided with a gripper mechanism whereby printed paper sheets coming from a printing unit are grabbed by the grippers, then carried to a delivery area at which point the grippers are opened and the paper sheets are released by the grippers and fall onto a pile of sheets.

Abstract: A sheet feeder drive for transferring paper sheets from a pile to a feeder device which is driven by a common drive shaft which enables adjustment of the feeder according to paper size and also enables the vertical setting of the feeder.