Abstract: A method for making pods (1) for products for infusion comprises the steps of: feeding a first portion (5) of filter material; making a compressed disk (2) of product, the disk being equivalent to a single dose of the product, at respective dosing and forming stations (3, 4); placing the compressed disk (2) on the first portion (5) of filter material; and superimposing a second portion (6) of filter material over the first portion (5) of filter material with the compressed disk (2) on it in such a way as to form the pod (1). The invention also relates to an apparatus that embodies this method.

Abstract: A blistering machine for producing blister packs has a production line, which includes consecutively: at least one thermoforming station of a first continuous band of thermoformable material; a station for feeding the products and filling the blister band; a feeding station of a second band, feeding the second band over the blister band; a closing station, including two opposite rollers; and a cutting station, in which the blister pack band is cut into respective blister packs. A tension mechanism is situated upstream of the closing station, to cooperate with the rollers of the closing station, to perform a selected tension on at least the first band.

Abstract: A blistering machine (M1) for producing blister packs (B1) has a production line including, arranged in a series: at least one thermoforming station (101) of a first continuous band (102) of thermoformable material, in order to define a blister band (102) with blisters containing products (104); a station (105) for feeding the products (104) and filling the blister band (102) with the products; a feeding station (106) of a second band (107), feeding continuously the second band (107) over the blister band (102) to form a blister pack band (NB1); a closing station (108), where the first blister band (102) is sealed by the second band (107) to obtain a blister pack; a station (200) for processing the blister pack band (NB1); and a cutting station (R1), in which the blister pack band is cut into respective blister packs (B1) filled with the products (104). The production line extends, at least beginning from the products feeding station (105), along a continuous feeding path (A1), substantially horizontal.

Abstract: Described is a machine (5) for making and packaging articles (1) containing infusion product, the machine (5) being of the type defined by a production line (A) comprising a plurality of operating stations located one after the other and designed to make at least one continuous strip (S) by superposing and sealing two webs of filter paper with measured quantities or charges (4) of infusion product interposed between them at regular intervals; and at least one cutting station (6) for dividing up the strip (S) to form a succession of individual articles (1). The machine (5) further comprises at least one built-in packaging station (8, 8a) for packaging groups of the articles (1) in bag-like packets (10).

Abstract: A caliper for a fixed twin rotor disc brake includes a relatively fixed body, two yokes movable axially with respect to the body, formations defined on the yokes for receiving four brake pads for respective application to rotor sides, and an actuator adapted to urge the yokes relatively axially. One of the yokes is operable to urge two of the four brake pads in a first axial direction, the other of the yokes is operable to urge the other two of the four brake pads in a second, opposite axial direction. The four brake pads are positioned on a first side of the actuator in the first axial direction.

Abstract: A blistering machine (M1) for producing blister packs (B1) has a production line, which includes consecutively: at least one thermoforming station (101) of a first continuous band (102) of thermoformable material, a station (105) for feeding the products (104) and filling the blister band (102); a feeding station (106) of a second band (107), feeding the second band (107) over the blister band (102) a closing station (108), including two opposite rollers (112, 113); and a cutting station (R1), in which the blister pack band is cut into respective blister packs (B1). Tension means (114) are situated upstream of the closing station (108), to cooperate with the rollers (112, 113) of the closing station (108), to perform a selected tension on at least the first band (102).

Abstract: A blistering machine (M1) for producing blister packs (B1) has a production line, which includes consecutively: at least one thermoforming station (101) of a first continuous band (102) of thermoformable material, a station (105) for feeding the products (104) and filling the blister band (102); a feeding station (106) of a second band (107), feeding the second band (107) over the blister band (102) a closing station (108), including two opposite rollers (112, 113); and a cutting station (R1), in which the blister pack band is cut into respective blister packs (B1). Tension means (114) are situated upstream of the closing station (108), to cooperate with the rollers (112, 113) of the closing station (108), to perform a selected tension on at least the first band (102).

Abstract: Described is an apparatus (5) for making pods (1) containing respective doses (4) of an infusion product. The apparatus comprises: revolving drum conveyor means (6) with pockets (7) uniformly distributed on it; a line (B) for feeding a first web (12) of filter material which feeds the first web (12) to the conveyor means (6); actuating means (8) for moving the first web (12) against the pockets (7) on the revolving drum conveyor means (6) to form on the first web (12) a series of impressions (L); and a second line (A) for feeding a second web (11) of filter material.

Abstract: Described is a machine (5) for making and packaging articles (1) containing infusion product, the machine (5) being of the type defined by a production line (A) comprising a plurality of operating stations located one after the other and designed to make at least one continuous strip (S) by superposing and sealing two webs of filter paper with measured quantities or charges (4) of infusion product interposed between them at regular intervals; and at least one cutting station (6) for dividing up the strip (S) to form a succession of individual articles (1). The machine (5) further comprises at least one built-in packaging station (8, 8a) for packaging groups of the articles (1) in bag-like packets (10).

Abstract: A device for dosing and forming pods (1) containing a product for infusion and comprising a piece of filter material containing a dose of the product for infusion. The device comprises: a station (2) for feeding the product into at least one forming impression (3) defining a single dose of the product and made in means (4) for forming a respective compressed disk (5) of the infusion product and releasing the compressed disk (5) from the impression (3) in the filter material to form the pod (1).

Abstract: A method for making pods (1) for products for infusion comprises the steps of: feeding a first portion (5) of filter material; making a compressed disk (2) of product, the disk being equivalent to a single dose of the product, at respective dosing and forming stations (3, 4); placing the compressed disk (2) on the first portion (5) of filter material; and superimposing a second portion (6) of filter material over the first portion (5) of filter material with the compressed disk (2) on it in such a way as to form the pod (1). The invention also relates to an apparatus that embodies this method.

Abstract: A brake actuating apparatus includes a force transmission element operable to transmit a brake actuating force and an abutment member moveable to abut the force transmission element. A piezo-electric device operable on expansion applies a force between the abutment member and the force transmission element to move the force transmission element in a direction of brake actuation. A support member moveable independently of the abutment member supports the force transmission element in the new position following expansion of the piezo-electric device.

Abstract: A brake rotor having an annular disc connected to an annular mounting flange, the mounting flange defining a radially inner flange wall and including a plurality of circumferentially spaced mounting holes, in which the flange wall includes a plurality of recesses, with each recess situated circumferentially between adjacent mounting holes in which the brake rotor includes ventilation vanes between opposing braking faces of the annular disc with at least some ventilation vanes including inner vane portions which extend inwardly of a radially inner edge of the annular disc.

Abstract: An apparatus for actuating a brake comprising force transmission means for transmitting force to a friction pad of a brake, at least one piezo-electric device operable when energised to change shape and/or size so as to apply a force to the force transmission means in a direction for actuating the brake, and retaining means operable to resist movement of the force transmission means in an opposite direction

Abstract: A brake actuating apparatus includes a force transmission element operable to transmit a brake actuating force and an abutment member moveable to abut the force transmission element. A piezo-electric device operable on expansion applies a force between the abutment member and the force transmission element to move the force transmission element in a direction of brake actuation. A support member moveable independently of the abutment member supports the force transmission element in the new position following expansion of the piezo-electric device.

Abstract: A brake rotor having an annular disc connected to an annular mounting flange, the mounting flange defining a radially inner flange wall and including a plurality of circumferentially spaced mounting holes, in which the flange wall includes a plurality of recesses, with each recess situated circumferentially between adjacent mounting holes in which the brake rotor includes ventilation vanes between opposing braking faces of the annular disc with at least some ventilation vanes including inner vane portions which extend inwardly of a radially inner edge of the annular disc.

Abstract: A disk brake actuator for vehicles comprises a caliper mounted on a vehicle hub, a piston threaded in a sleeve and provided at an end thereof with a peripheral groove and a pressure plate connected with a flat face to the end of the piston by means of a bolt. The caliper has an opening into which the end of the piston extends. An annular gap between an edge of the opening and the end of the piston is closed by a belows-type boot. To prevent failure of the boot due to excessive heat, the present invention provides a disk brake actuator wherein an annular heat protection screen extends between the boot and the pressure plate.

Abstract: A brake incorporates a load plate directly connected to an adjusting piston. Preferably, a bolt connects the two. The direct connection ensures even pressure from the plate to a friction material, and uniform wear.In the prior art, the connections tended to allow movement between the load plate and the adjusting piston. With this known type of connection, there has sometimes been uneven wear of the friction material. The present invention which directly fixes the load plate to the adjusting piston provides for even wear on the friction material, and better operation of the brake system.

Abstract: In an overedge stitch type consisting of two needle threads, one looper thread and a workpiece carrying these threads, loops of the needle threads are arranged at different spacings parallel to the edge of the workpiece within the latter. In addition, these loops of the needle threads may also exhibit different spacing from the workpiece edge.

Abstract: A new stitch type and a method of and an apparatus for making same in which the loop is passed through the fabric through one hole and is returned through another hole and then is passed around a thread supply eye so that the body of the loop engages a single strand of the thread which twists around this loop and is drawn into the second hole. Such pairs of holes are spaced along the seam so that on one side of the fabric the stitches are spaced apart, i.e. the thread is alternately visible and invisible whereas on the opposite side the thread is continuously visible.