Abstract: The invention is directed to a multi-tier parking facility system for depositing and removing vehicles, particularly passenger automobiles. The facility includes parking devices which are arranged in a plurality of levels in corresponding parking spaces. Each parking device has plural comb-like carrying arms for receiving the vehicles. A tier conveyor is vertically movable between drive-in and drive-out areas for receiving and discharging the vehicle at a selected level. The tier conveyor includes a transfer device having comb-like carrying arms. The transfer device includes a lifting device for transferring the vehicles to and from the parking device respectively. The parking devices are horizontally movable on parking rails arranged in the parking space and on travel rails arranged on the tier conveyor. The parking devices are pulled out of and pushed into the parking spaces or boxes by a hauling device which is arranged at the tier conveyor.

Abstract: An actuator includes a housing and a stationary, annular magnet coil to which a reversible direct current can be supplied. A displacement member which partially surrounds the magnet coil is mounted within the housing so as to be linearly moveable. A first pair of permanent magnets is mounted in the displacement member so as to cover a portion of the coil, wherein the north pole is located above the coil and the south pole is located below the coil. A second pair of permanent magnets is also mounted in the displacement member so as to cover a portion of the magnet coil. The second pair of permanent magnets is arranged diametrically opposite the first pair relative to the magnet coil and the south pole of the second pair is arranged above the magnet coil and the north pole below the magnet coil. Thus, when the magnet coil is excited, the displacement member linearly moves within the housing relative to the stationary coil.

Abstract: In a method for transmitting data from a central station to a plurality of data stations via a multipoint connection according to a prescribed transmission protocol, every data station has an address allocated to it under which it receives data and outputs messages to the central station. When at least two data stations request data from the central station, the central station (Z) selects one of the data stations that request data and communicates the address of the selected data station (K1) to the further data station (K2, K3, Kn). In response thereto, the latter modifies its address to the address of the selected data station (K1). The central station (Z) transmits data to the selected data station (K1) that is also received by the further data station (K2, K3, Kn), whereby the transmission protocol is only processed between the central station (Z) and the selected data station (K1) during the data transmission.

Abstract: A dyeing aid composition containing 1 to 60% by weight of a surfactant selected from (a) C.sub.8-24 alkyl or alkenyl alcohol sulfate, C.sub.14-18 alkane sulfonate and C.sub.10-14 alkyl benzenesulfonate; (b) castor oil containing 20-50 mols ethylene oxide, alkoxylated C.sub.8-24 alkyl or alkenyl alcohols, and alkoxylated C.sub.8-12 alkylphenols; from about 1 to about 25% by weight of sulfated hydroxyalkyl alkylpolyalkylene glycol ether corresponding to formula I ##STR1## in which R is a C.sub.1-6 alkyl radical, R.sup.1 is a C.sub.6-8 alkyl radical, M is an alkali metal or, ammonium cation, n=2 or 3 and x is a number of about 2 to about 10; and from about 1 to about 30% by weight of C.sub.

Abstract: A roller conveyor train is disclosed with support rollers including a support roller having a first axial end and a second axial end, a first axle aligned with an axis for supporting a first bearing, a second axle aligned with the axis for supporting a second bearing. The first bearing is inserted and placed at the first axial end of the support roller. The second bearing is inserted and placed at the second axial end of the support roller. A first bearing is inserted and placed at the first axial end of the support roller. A second bearing is inserted and placed at the second axial end of the support roller. A first side cheek of the roller conveyor train has a support plate disposed inside of the first side cheek. The support plate is attached from the outside to the first side cheek. The first side cheek rests on the support plate attached from the outside and supports the first axle for the roller to run on.

Abstract: An extruder head for producing profiles of rubber and/or plastic mixtures has a stationay main part which has a forward face in which the discharge ends of at least two extruders, rigid with the stationary main part open. The stationary main part has a transverse pivot shaft at one side of the forward face and, at the side opposite the pivot shaft, an abutment which projects forwardly of the forward face. A movable main part is pivoted, with play, on the pivot shaft and is swingable between a closed position in which it overlies the forward face and an open position. An extrusion die unit is disposed between the outboard end of the movable main part and the abutment. Flow channels between the movable main part and the stationary main part lead from the extruders to the extrusion die unit.

Abstract: The composition of stable microbial mixed biocenoses can be controlled by the addition of growth factors and/or inhibitory substances, optionally together with certain nutrients. It is possible in this manner to suppress, e.g. the undesirable formation of bulking sludge in sewage treatment plants or to improve the digestion of food or fodder containing biopolymers in the intestine or rumen.

Abstract: A fastening element particularly adapted for use in conjunction with a mandrel for opening the expandable sleeve of the fastening element into secure relationship with a wall having a hole into which the fastening element is inserted. The sleeve is designed to provide a radial channel for enveloping the plate member adjacent the hole. The mandrel becomes a part of the fastener and offers good resistance to shear forces and also provides the means for removing the fastening element as well as fixing it to the object to be fastened.

Abstract: An apparatus for deboning of poultry limbs or the like including at least one deboning unit which includes retaining means for the limbs, a stripping diaphragm and abutment means which by the bone is pushed out of the fillet, driving means moving the stripping diaphragm and the abutment relatively to each other with the stripping diaphragm being movably supported to limited extents in the diaphragm plane, the diaphragm including a movably supported driven diaphragm portion in order to open the diaphragm and to change the cross section of the diaphragm opening.

Abstract: The antenna has a main reflector (1), a subreflector (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b), and a feed radiator (2) which are all rotationally symmetric about a common axis (10). In a section in the direction of this axis of symmetry (10), the subreflector has the shape of two curves meeting in the axis of symmetry. Seen from the feed radiator, these curves are concave. Each of the two curves has at least one step (6a, 6b) for matching the feed radiator to the transmitter or receiver.

Abstract: In the basic configuration of the microwave landing system, an azimuth station (2) and an elevation station (1) are interconnected by a data link for transferring data and sync signals, and each of the stations includes a monitoring facility (10, 15; 3, 8) for monitoring its signals in the near field. In the novel microwave landing system, the near-field monitoring facility of one of the stations is also used to monitor the signals from the other station in the far-field.

Abstract: A method for generating patterned structures on a monolith substrate in micro-mechanics to permit the production of at least two successive structurings with the depths required in micro-mechanics. At least two different, selectively removable etching masks which are etchable by different etching agents are applied in sequence to the substrate. A first structuring or patterning step is then employed after the last etching mask has been generated. A further etching step occurs after the removal of the last etching mask through the use of the etching masks then remaining on the substrate. The removal of additional etching masks and generating further structuring steps are repeated until the number of etching steps that have been carried out is the same as the number of etching masks that had been originally present on the monolith substrate.

Abstract: The time required for several calibration signals to traverse a signal path (1, 2, 3) is determined and compared with a nominal value. The individual calibration signals have different values for at least one signal parameter. Depending on the results of the comparison, a control signal is produced for each value of the signal parameter. Of the intelligence signal, the value of the signal parameter to be taken into account in the determination of the control signal is measured prior to the traversal of the signal path, and the control signal assigned to this value is selected.The control signal can be used in DME transponders to set an exact transponder delay, and in DME interrogators to allow for delay variations in the distance measurement.

Abstract: A fuse-type circuit breaker having a fuse link which is manually pivotal in a housing between an on position and an off position. The fuse link has contact caps which, when in the open position, short-circuit two current contacts which are fixed to the housing. Also provided is an operating state indicator device which includes a light source for the fuse link. The indicator device, at least in the on position, is electrically connected with the two contact caps of the fuse link and with the two current contacts. The indicator device is in parallel with the latter and is provided with a very high electrical resistance relative to the fuse link. The indicator device is in the form of a blinker which incorporates a capacitor, a first diode connected ahead of the capacitor, and a charging resistor as well as a glow lamp connected in parallel with the capacitor and in series with a discharging resistor.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for the controlled supply of loads, in particular portable devices, for example dry razors and electronic flash devices, or also fluorescent lamps or the like, on virtually any d.c. and a.c. systems of different frequencies and voltages, without switching over. For that purpose, the arrangement uses a blocking converter (5) which is controlled by means of two controllable semiconductor switches (T1, T2) in dependence on the current (I1) flowing through the primary winding (n1) of the converter (5) and in dependence on the input voltage (U1) of the supply, in such a way that the output power supplied follows a desired characteristic curve and in particular is constant. If the load to be supplied is an accumulator (2) with a motor (1) connected in parallel, the circuit arrangement can supply either the full motor power or, when the motor is switched off, a charging current for the accumulator (2).

Abstract: The generation of tape tension, based on the capacity for elastic flow of elastomeric incompressible layers, in a tape transport apparatus employing at least one capstan in contact with supply and take-up reels of tape is accomplished by producing a higher compressive force at the point of contact between the take-up reel and the resiliently deformable peripheral portion of the capstan than at the point of contact between the supply reel and the capstan. The difference in compressive forces is brought about by an additional force which is produced by means of a drivable rotating body and is transmitted to the tape reel carriers by means of a cable which is guided over this rotating body.

Abstract: A turbulent waterway, having boats guided in a trough made from bargrating, individual plates of which are connected with each other, the side of the trough being covered with a dense synthetic plastic film.

Abstract: A brake surface is provided for slide coaster sleds in which the brake surface is configured to be an elongated surface of much greater length relative to the width. The braking surface is particularly useful for use on wet slide surfaces because the foremost sections of the brake surface remove the moisture at the brake-slide interface and dry the surface through frictional contact. Therefore, the following brake portions of about two-thirds of the length are available to bring about effective braking action. Preferably, the elongated brakes are formed in a U-shape in cross section with a central groove for containing moisture. Also, it is preferred to have two spaced apart brake surfaces positioned on opposite sides of the longitudinal center line of the sled.

Abstract: A monorail system having a rail surface that is provided for small vehicles traversing an incline or slippery areas, with the surface having a plurality of spaced recesses positioned in those areas to form gripping edges for the drive wheels of the vehicles. The recesses may be of a variety of shapes and positioned in different ways to provide the proper grip. The recesses may be mechanically punched into a separate elongated flat bed riveted in appropriate locations to the rail. The punching may be done in such a way so as to form raised ramp-like edges adjacent the recesses to help with the gripping action. The ramp faces face downwardly in inclined areas. The drive wheels of cooperating vehicles may have elastic treads to help with the gripping action.

Abstract: This invention relates to improvements in a slide support structure. The slide surface is comprised of a plurality of curved and straight segments, joined end to end to form the slide surface. The support includes a plurality of bearer support segments corresponding generally to the slide segments. The invention here relates to the spaced bearing connections between the two which allows for relative vertical and horizontal movements to align for and adjust for minor differences in the curvature of the related slide and support segments.