Abstract: A system for cleaning a component of a machine is provided. The system includes a cleaning head having a first reel and a second reel to store a cloth. The cleaning head also includes a first idler and a second idler placed in a spaced apart arrangement. The first idler and the second idler are configured to receive the cloth from the first reel. The second reel is configured to store the cloth received from the first idler and the second idler. A spray nozzle is provided to spray a cleaning agent on to the cloth. A robotic arm is attached to the cleaning head. A controller is configured to position the cleaning head relative to the component, activate a movement of the first reel and the second reel to effectuate a dry cleaning cycle, and selectively activate the spray nozzle to effectuate a wet cleaning cycle.

Abstract: A system for cleaning a component of a machine is provided. The system includes a cleaning head having a first reel and a second reel to store a cloth. The cleaning head also includes a first idler and a second idler placed in a spaced apart arrangement. The first idler and the second idler are configured to receive the cloth from the first reel. The second reel is configured to store the cloth received from the first idler and the second idler. A spray nozzle is provided to spray a cleaning agent on to the cloth. A robotic arm is attached to the cleaning head. A controller is configured to position the cleaning head relative to the component, activate a movement of the first reel and the second reel to effectuate a dry cleaning cycle, and selectively activate the spray nozzle to effectuate a wet cleaning cycle.

Abstract: A portable tire deflation device designed for a law enforcement officer to deploy across a lane of traffic. The device is a band of spring steel being about 10-12 feet in length and about 5-8 inches in width, divided into multiple segments wherein each segment has a strip of hollow steel spikes that are removably secured in the strip. Furthermore, each strip of spikes is offset from the strips in the other segments of the band. At least one or more of the segments also has an elongated aperture that is aligned with a strip of spikes in an adjacent segment. To store the device, a user simply starts at one end and rolls up the band. A hook and loop fastener, e.g., VELCRO®, strip is used to secure the device in the rolled up position. Due to the fact that the strips of spikes in each segment of the band are offset, the spikes can be easily rolled up.

Abstract: A turbine nozzle includes outer and inner bands having respective mounting holes therein. A plurality of vanes extends through respective pairs of outer and inner holes in the bands. The vane outer and inner ends are resiliently supported to the bands to allow differential thermal movement therebetween so that the individual vanes float relative to the outer and inner bands to prevent thermal stress failure thereof.