Abstract: Roller packages (IO) for grinding devices (70), comprising a first roll (11), which is maintained by at least one first bearing body (13), and a second roll (12), which is maintained by at least one second bearing body (14). The first bearing body (13) and the second bearing body (14) are prestressed against each other and comprise stop elements (17,19) with stop surfaces (18, 20), the contact of which counteracts a contact of the rolls (11, 12). The rotational position of the first stop element (17) determines the minimum width of the grinding gap. Also disclosed are grinding devices (70), methods for operating a roll assembly (10) and methods for determining the radial force acting between the rolls (11, 12) of a roll assembly (10).

Abstract: A fibre application head for producing composite material parts, comprising a compacting system comprising a compacting roller for applying one or more fibres onto an application surface, and a heating system capable of emitting thermal radiation towards the fibre or fibres. The head further comprises a blowing system comprising an air blowing nozzle, the nozzle being arranged upstream from the roller, with respect to the movement direction, and being capable of forming an air knife, parallel to the axis of the roller, towards the nip zone between the compacting roller and the layup surface.

Abstract: A fiber application head for producing composite material parts, comprising a compacting system comprising a compacting roller comprising a rigid central tube and at least one cylindrical part made of a flexible material and assembled on said central tube, and an anti-adherent sheath covering the cylindrical part, and a heating system that is able to emit thermal radiation in the direction of the (s). The anti-adherent sheath has lateral portions extending beyond the cylindrical surface of the cylindrical part in the direction of the rotation axis of the roller, the assembly of the anti-adherent sheath to said cylindrical part being carried out by the lateral portions.

Abstract: The present application relates, in particular, a fibre application head for producing composite material parts, comprising a compacting system comprising a compacting roller (2) for applying one or more fibres onto an application surface, and a heating system (9) capable of emitting thermal radiation towards the fibre or fibres. Said head further comprises a blowing system (8) comprising an air blowing nozzle (81), said nozzle being arranged upstream from the roller, with respect to the movement direction, and being capable of forming an air knife, parallel to the axis of the roller, towards the nip zone between the compacting roller and the layup surface.

Abstract: The present application relates notably to a fibre application head for producing composite material parts, comprising a compacting system comprising a compacting roller (2) comprising a rigid central tube (4) and at least one cylindrical part (3) made of a flexible material and assembled on said central tube, and an anti-adherent sheath (6) covering the cylindrical part, and a heating system (9) that is able to emit thermal radiation in the direction of the fibre(s). Said anti-adherent sheath has lateral portions (61) extending beyond the cylindrical surface (33) of the cylindrical part in the direction of the rotation axis of the roller, the assembly of said anti-adherent sheath to said cylindrical part being carried out by said lateral portions.

Abstract: A transverse flux electric induction heating apparatus is provided with a pair of transverse flux inductor assemblies where the inductor in each one of the pair of assemblies is formed from a pair of continuous flexible cables disposed within movable roll channels in roll assemblies that are used to adjust the transverse length of the inductor across the edge-to-edge transverse of a workpiece moving between the inductor in each one of the pair of assemblies and/or to adjust the pole pitch between transverse inductor lengths of each inductor in the pair of assemblies.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a pulley device for a tension roller or a roller of a transmission element providing a pulley, at least two rolling-element bearings and a sleeve, the rolling-element bearings being assembled adjacently on the sleeve before the pulley is formed by injecting material onto the rolling-element bearings.

Abstract: A tire tread comprises a rubber composition based on at least one natural or synthetic polyisoprene, at a content ranging from 50 phr to 100 phr, a reinforcing filler comprising predominantly, by weight, inorganic filler, a coupling agent, a plasticizing agent at a content of less than or equal to 10 phr and a sulphur-based crosslinking system. The composition contains a zinc content ranging from 0.7 to 2 phr.

Abstract: A tire tread comprises a rubber composition based on at least one natural or synthetic polyisoprene, at a content ranging from 50 phr to 100 phr, a reinforcing filler comprising predominantly, by weight, inorganic filler, a coupling agent, a plasticizing agent at a content of less than or equal to 10 phr and a sulphur-based crosslinking system. The composition contains a zinc content ranging from 0.7 to 2 phr.

Abstract: A transverse flux electric induction heating apparatus is provided with a pair of transverse flux inductor assemblies where the inductor in each one of the pair of assemblies is formed from a pair of continuous flexible cables disposed within movable roll channels in roll assemblies that are used to adjust the transverse length of the inductor across the edge-to-edge transverse of a workpiece moving between the inductor in each one of the pair of assemblies and/or to adjust the pole pitch between transverse inductor lengths of each inductor in the pair of assemblies.

Abstract: A tensioning device comprising a receiver housing, a lever arm mounted on the receiver housing and rotatable with respect to the receiver housing around a first rotation axis, a pulley mounted on the lever arm and rotatable with respect to the lever arm around a second rotation axis parallel to the first rotation axis, and a spring mounted between the receiver housing and the lever arm and adapted to apply a torque for rotating the lever arm around the first rotation axis. The receiver housing and the lever arm are screwed together around the first rotation axis. The spring applies an axial damping effort, parallel to the first axis, on cooperating threaded portions respectively provided on the receiver housing and on the lever arm.

Abstract: An electric induction rail heater is provided for selectively adjusting the heated temperatures in a rail's head, web and foot sections after fabrication of the rail. Alternatively, the rail heater can be used for heating the opposing ends of two rails that are to be welded together. The electric induction rail heater is a transverse flux electric inductor that can be provided with or without magnetic cores.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a pulley device for a tension roller or a roller of a transmission element providing a pulley, at least two rolling-element bearings and a sleeve, the rolling-element bearings being assembled adjacently on the sleeve before the pulley is formed by injecting material onto the rolling-element bearings.

Abstract: A tensioning device comprising a receiver housing, a lever arm mounted on the receiver housing and rotatable with respect to the receiver housing around a first rotation axis, a pulley mounted on the lever arm and rotatable with respect to the lever arm around a second rotation axis parallel to the first rotation axis, and a spring mounted between the receiver housing and the lever arm and adapted to apply a torque for rotating the lever arm around the first rotation axis. The receiver housing and the lever arm are screwed together around the first rotation axis. The spring applies an axial damping effort, parallel to the first axis, on cooperating threaded portions respectively provided on the receiver housing and on the lever arm.

Abstract: A sensor-carrier cap for a bearing of a wheel hub, the cap being made of plastic material and having a bottom wall arranged transversely to a central axis and providing a seat for accommodating a sensor, a cylindrical mounting wall extending axially from one side of the bottom wall around the axis; snap locking means projecting in a radially outer direction from the cylindrical wall, for locking the sensor-carrier cap on a tubular appendage of a wheel hub-bearing.

Abstract: A device for transporting and placing a bridge (1) of an offshore oil rig onto a floating or stationary mounting structure (3). The device has two parallel floating barges (10) for mounting the bridge (1). Each barge has a set of vertical movement rams (11) that move the bridge between a position of bearing on the barges (10) and a position of bearing on the structure (3). Each barge (10) has at least one assembly (15) for controlling the roll of each barge (10) in relation to the bridge (1) during the placement of the bridge onto the mounting structure (3). The assembly includes at least two rams (16) that are carried by the barge (10) and are located on both sides of the longitudinal axis of the barge (10). Each ram (16) is connected to the bridge (1) by a connecting member (17) that has rigid pull and flexible compression.

Abstract: A sensor-carrier cap for a bearing of a wheel hub, the cap being made of plastic material and having a bottom wall arranged transversely to a central axis and providing a seat for accommodating a sensor, a cylindrical mounting wall extending axially from one side of the bottom wall around the axis; snap locking means projecting in a radially outer direction from the cylindrical wall, for locking the sensor-carrier cap on a tubular appendage of a wheel hub-bearing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for analysis methylation patterns in DNA and identifying aberrantly methylated genes in disease tissue. The invention also provides a method of identifying novel targets for therapeutic intervention and disease markers. Novel cancer targets are provided.

Abstract: A device for transporting and placing a bridge (1) of an offshore oil rig onto a floating or stationary mounting structure (3). The device has two parallel floating barges (10) for mounting the bridge (1). Each barge has a set of vertical movement rams (11) that move the bridge between a position of bearing on the barges (10) and a position of bearing on the structure (3). Each barge (10) has at least one assembly (15) for monitoring the roll of each barge (10) in relation to the bridge (1) during the placement of the bridge onto the mounting structure (3). The assembly includes at least two rams (16) that are carried by the barge (10) and are located on both sides of the longitudinal axis of the barge (10). Each ram (16) is connected to the bridge (1) by a connecting member (17) that has rigid pull and flexible compression.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for analysis methylation patterns in DNA and identifying aberrantly methylated genes in disease tissue. The invention also provides a method of identifying novel targets for therapeutic intervention and disease markers. Novel cancer targets are provided.