Abstract: Machine for binding elongate objects together by at least one wire, in particular for lashing reinforcing bars, electric cables or the like. The machine includes two claws which can be guided down over the objects to be bound together. Feed rollers are arranged for feeding the wire along a guide surface of one claw and across to a guide surface of the other claw, so that it is shaped into a wire loop surrounding the objects on three sides, the legs of which loop can be twisted together on the fourth side of the objects. The twisting-together device includes an arrangement, which is rotatable relative to the claws, and which guide the wire when it is fed to and from the claws. The twisting-together arrangement allows the wire length necessary for twisting-together of the legs of the wire loop to be drawn out while a resistance is overcome.

Abstract: Machine for binding elongate objects together by at least one wire, in particular for lashing reinforcing bars, electric cables or the like. The machine includes two claws which can be guided down over the objects to be bound together. Feed rollers are arranged for feeding the wire along a guide surface of one claw and across to a guide surface of the other claw, so that it is shaped into a wire loop surrounding the objects on three sides, the legs of which loop can be twisted together on the fourth side of the objects. The twisting-together device includes an arrangement, which is rotatable relative to the claws, and which guide the wire when it is fed to and from the claws. The twisting-together arrangement allows the wire length necessary for twisting-together of the legs of the wire loop to be drawn out while a resistance is overcome.

Abstract: A machine for tying together elongated objects with the aid of a wire tie, and particularly for tying or lashing reinforcement rods, electric cables, or the like. The machine includes two jaws (7) which are pivotal in relation to one another and which have wire guiding surfaces. The jaws can be closed around the objects to be tied together, so as to enable the wire (8) to be advanced along the jaw guide surfaces and form the wire into a generally U-shaped wire tie surrounding the objects. The machine also includes a supportive device (4) which is intended to support against the elongated objects, and the jaws (7) are movable towards and away from the objects in relation to the supportive device (4). The jaws (7) can be rotated so as to twist the legs of the wire-tie together while the machine is supported against the elongated objects.

Abstract: Safety apparel, particularly, but not exclusively, for motorcyclists, equestrians and other unprotected persons comprises inflatable, shock-absorbing pads. Inflation of the pads is effected with the aid of a gas-delivering arrangement (5) which includes a container (19) which is sealed by means of a sealing plate (20) and which contains compressed or liquiefied gas, a small explosive charge (22), means (6, 30) for detonating the explosive charge in the event of an accident, and further comprises a device (21) which is activated by the explosive charge so as to penetrate the sealing plate (22). the explosive charge (22) is intended to be detonated by means of a striking pin (23) operated by a spring (37). Means (6, 30) are arranged for storing the energy required herefor in the spring as a result of a relative motion between the wearer (2) of the protective apparel (4) and a motorcycle, a horse or the like caused by an accident.

Abstract: A machine for tying together mutually crossing rods with the aid of wire-ties includes a device 8, 9 having a curved wire-guide surface which is intended to be positioned so that it will surround a rod intersection point on three sides of the mutually crossing rods 6, 7. The machine also includes a mechanism 18-20 for feeding at least one wire to the device, so that the wire will be bent by the guide surfaces into a wire-stirrup which surrounds the intersection point on three sides, and a rotatable twisting head by means of which the free legs of the stirrup are twisted together on the fourth side of the intersection point. The machine also includes a feed tube 18 for feeding severed, straight wire-sections 16 of predetermined lengths, and the lower end of the feed tube is located above an opening in the twisting head positioned in line with a part of the guide surface.