Abstract: A pouch for being used with a rigid saddle bag may include a first end panel, a second end panel, a top panel between the first and panel and the second end panel, a bottom panel between the first and panel and the second end panel, a first and second substantially L-shaped side panel between the top and bottom panels. The rigid saddlebag may include a projecting member to define a first storage area and a second storage area, and the pouch and may be adapted to fit within the first storage area or the second storage area of the rigid saddlebag. The projecting member may include a longitudinal portion, and the projecting member may include a traverse portion. The pouch may be deformable, and the pouch may include an opening to an interior area of the pouch. The pouch may be formed from leather, and the pouch may be formed from plastic or vinyl. The pouch may have approximately the same dimensions as the storage area.

Abstract: Continuous extrusion apparatus for the production of copper tubing having a rotatable wheel formed with a plurality of circumferential grooves registering with (as shown in FIG. 1) abutments 4 formed on a die top 2. Respective exit apertures 6 each have a cross-sectional area of between two and five times the radial cross-section of the associated groove and lead to a passage 8 smoothly diverging to connect into an extrusion die chamber 10 housing an annular extrusion die (not shown). The appartus produces an extrudate in the form of a continuous, seamless, copper tube having a mass in excess of 500 kilograms extruded at a temperature of approximately 750 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: An resilient member for a side bearing assembly includes a first rigid element extending in a linear direction and having a first end and a second end. A second rigid element extends in the linear direction of the first rigid element spaced from the first rigid element to provide a space between the two. The second element also has a first end. The first end of the second element is displaced along the linear direction away from the first end of the first rigid element. Resilient or elastomeric material fills the space between the first rigid element and the second rigid element with a substantially concave profile connecting the first ends of the two elements. The resilient material includes at least one weakened region along the substantially concave portion thereof as a result of assembly, which is located where the resilient material is subjected to the relatively lower stresses and strains when used in a side bearing assembly.

Abstract: A self-steering wheel truck for use with a railway locomotive or powered transit car in which tractive force is transferred from the axle to the frame through angled traction rods and steering beams connecting with the end axles. The steering beams interconnect the end axles so that the yaw of one axle induces an equal and opposite rotation of the other end axle. The traction rods are aligned at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the truck. The angled traction rod arrangement induces a force tending to return a laterally displaced axle back to center, thereby minimizing hunting while at the same time permitting self steering axle yaw action.

Abstract: A self-steering wheel truck for use with a railway locomotive or powered transit car in which tractive force is transferred from the axles to the frame through traction rods and steering beams connecting with the end axles. The steering beams are interconnected through upstanding shafts pivotally connected to transverse frame members, control arms and resilient curved diagonal alignment arms. The resilient curved alignment arms move the end axles to equal and opposite angulation under compression for a return to parallel operation upon release of self-steering forces.

Abstract: Lateral thrust pads mounted to stop members projecting from bearing housings of a railway truck opposite respective pedestals of the truck frame under constant, compressive, slidable contact with such pedestals to absorb lateral thrust loads upon relative movement between the bearing housings and the truck frame. Because each thrust pad is in constant compressive contact with the opposite stop member, there is no unrestricted lateral movement with attendant increased potential for hunting. The thrust pad comprises an elastomer pad having a stiffness constant which varies in proportion to the amount the pad is compressed, thus providing for absorption of higher lateral thrust loads, while at the same time permitting nominal self-centering and curve negotiation lateral motions of the axle.

Abstract: A solar power system for use with a space vehicle for achieving extended mission duration is disclosed. The solar power system includes sets of foldable solar panel casings which are unfolded and extended to the starboard and port sides (.+-.Y axis) of the space vehicle. During stowage the laterally offset sets of casings are placed in an overlapping arrangement to reduce the lateral space occupied within the payload bay of the host space vehicle. The casings are further extended away from the space vehicle by extending an extendable boom along the .+-.Y axis. The extendable boom preferably includes a first and second boom section rotatably attached at their inboard end of the support structure. The solar panels contained within the casings are extended in a .+-.Z axis and a hinge is provided between the ends of the boom sections ad the casings such that the deployed panels can rotate about the .+-.Z axis. A pitch drive motor rotates the boom sections about the .+-.Y axis.