Abstract: A process and apparatus for selectively electroplating the tip portion of an airfoil. The airfoil includes a root portion and a blade portion having a tip. At least part of the blade including the tip is coated with an insulating material. Insulating material is removed from the tip and the airfoil is mounted in a fixture so that the tip is exposed. The fixture is immersed in a sealing bath, and the fixture and at least a portion of the airfoil is encased in sealing material while leaving the tip exposed. The fixture is then immersed in an electroplating bath, the exposed tip is electroplated, and the fixture is removed from the bath. The fixture includes an elongated base member and a grip element supported on the base member. The grip element is made of a flexible material and has a plurality of slots configured for receiving the root portion of the airfoils. An electrical contact is provided in each slot so as to contact the root portion of the airfoil. A plurality of fixture may be mounted on a carousel.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for selectively electroplating the tip portion of an airfoil. The airfoil includes a root portion and a blade portion having a tip. At least part of the blade including the tip is coated with an insulating material. Insulating material is removed from the tip and the airfoil is mounted in a fixture so that the tip is exposed. The fixture is immersed in a sealing bath, and the fixture and at least a portion of the airfoil is encased in sealing material while leaving the tip exposed. The fixture is then immersed in an electroplating bath, the exposed tip is electroplated, and the fixture is removed from the bath.

Abstract: An electrical lock mechanism for servo locking and unlocking the trunk lid or hatch lid of an automobile by means of a motorized bolt engaging a catch to close the door is disclosed. The lid supports a fixed catch and the body of the vehicle supports a compact motor unit comprising an electric motor, controlled from a distance by impulses and capable of sequentially pivoting a rotating bolt and its blocking lever. The motor is connected to the bolt and lever by two disengageable link rods.

Abstract: A spare tire cradle locking arrangement in which a lock housing is mounted under the floor of an automobile trunk and the cradle is mounted to pivot into a position where it is retained and locked by a cradle retaining catch and a safety catch of the lock. A manual pull-knob located in the trunk causes simultaneous and automatic release of the safety catch and the retaining catch with the object of unlocking the cradle holding the spare tire, while reraising the cradle causes the automatic locking of the cradle by the catches.