Abstract: A metallic windscreen wiper connecting element comprising an elongate first part having screw connecting means for detachably connecting the first part to a straight wiper arm end portion having cooperating screw holes, a second part spaced from and generally parallel to the first part, detachably connectible to a wiper adaptor, and a reinforced connecting web joining the first and second parts.

Abstract: A creel device for a drawing frame, having a drive train for lifting rollers for taking out slivers from respective cans. In one embodiment, the cans are divided into two groups each constructed at consecutively located cans. The drive train is divided into two sections for driving respective lifting rollers for respective groups of cans. The basic section is for driving lifting rollers for the group adjacent the draft part, and the second section is for driving lifting rollers from the group remote from the drafting part. The first section is connected to a rotating movement source in the machine frame, while the second section is connected to a variable speed motor.

Abstract: A clamp structure with a clamping band whose ends are drawn together by a screw-type tightening mechanism that includes a first band tightening member secured near one band end, a second band tightening member secured near the other band end and a screw member for drawing together the first and second tightening members; one of the band tightening members is of at least semi-circular shape and is retained in a loop-like pocket formed by an end portion of the clamping band externally bent back upon itself and secured to the underlying band portion while the other tightening member also of at least semi-cylindrical shape is retained in a loop-like pocket formed by a separate clamping band part whereby the two loop-like pockets are spaced from one another defining a gap; a stepless internal configuration of the clamping surfaces of the clamping band is assured by a tongue-like extension at the inner band portion adapted to engage in a channel-like indentation provided in the outer clamping band portion; to relia

Abstract: The invention relates to the production of untwisted yarns from at least two fibril bundles. It gives intermediate method steps, which are so introduced between the main steps of the conventional production method for such yarns (spinning, stretching and texturing), that the reciprocal position of the individual fibril bundles resulting from the arrangement of the spinnerets can be retained through the process. A non-positively acting false twister for each individual fibril bundles, whose strength or thickness can be varied, also makes it possible to reproducibly vary the mixing the fibrils of the individual bundles in their contact zones.

Abstract: An apparatus is used to align, burnish, and secure an upper needle guide for a fuel injector valve body. The apparatus includes a lower portion having a fixture containing a spring-loaded plunger and a spring-loaded centering pin, and an upper portion having a burnishing tool, a spring-loaded stripper, and a crimping ram. The fixture aligns the needle guide and the valve body, and as the two portions are operated closed, the inside diameter of the upper needle guide is first burnished, and then the valve body is crimped onto the needle guide. The stripper holds the crimped parts against the lower portion of the apparatus while the upper and lower portions are operated open to withdraw the burnishing tool from the inside diameter of the needle guide.

Abstract: A novel tool for both removing and inserting a plumbing fixture seal structure. The tool comprises an outer housing, an inner member having a tapered end, this inner member being reciprocably disposed at least partially within outer housing, and a means for retracting the tapered end of the inner member at least partially into the outer housing. The tool may also have a means for providing fluid communication between a hole in the seal structure and the ambient.

Abstract: An apparatus for dismembering used cartridge filters, the cartridge filters having a top and bottom, the top including a baseplate having an outlet and at least one inlet, the baseplate being adapted to mount with a machine, the filter including a casing extending from proximate the top to the bottom of the cartridge filter and affixed to the baseplate proximate the top of the cartridge filter, the cartridge filter including a disposable filter media included inside the casing;the apparatus comprising means for receiving waste cartridge filters, means for delivering the filters to a predetermined position, means for holding the filter at the predetermined position, means for separating the baseplate and the canister, means for removing the canister from the remnant of the filter and segregating said canister, means for separating said baseplate from the remnant of said filter and segregating said baseplate, said remnant including said disposable filter media, means for handling said remnant and segregating sa

Abstract: A method of making a shaped part having members that are positively interconnected via thermal treatment. The shaped part includes a metallic member having a first flange that is delimited by an outer contour of the metallic member and projects essentially at right angles therefrom. The first flange defines a recess-like opening having a base in which is provided a circumferential groove that extends essentially parallel to the first flange. A second flange is formed between a base of the groove and a contiguous surface of the metallic member. Prior to creation of the positive interconnection between the metallic member and the ceramic member, at least the metallic member is heated up, and then the ceramic member is introduced into the recess-like opening of the metallic member.

Abstract: A cylindrical shell for a motor/generator may be formed by cutting a rectangular blank, offsetting an edge, rolling the blank into a cylinder with the offset edge overlapping its opposite edge, punching through the overlapping edges to interlock them and form the cylinder, and then joining a base to the cylinder through a similar interlocking, punching process. In a variation, the base may be simultaneously joined to the cylinder as the edges are punched. Holes, or holes with locating nibs, may be used to align the blank in a cylindrical shape to reliably control the shell I.D. during fabrication.

Abstract: This invention is intended to provide a continuous parts feeder capable of continuously feeding parts to a metal mold installed in a pressure machine such as a press.An actual example of this invention consists of a parts transport pipe (40) that uses compressed air to feed parts, magazines (42, 44) that feed parts sequentially to this parts transfer pipe (40) with compressed air, and a coupling device (46) that can selectively switch the entrance of the parts transport pipe (40) between the outlets of at least two magazines (42, 44). It will also be equipped with an auxiliary compressed air supply device (57) that supplies auxiliary compressed air to the inside of the parts transport pipe according to information from the parts detector (56) which determines whether there are or are not parts inside the parts transport pipe (40), so that the transport of parts inside the parts transport pipe is performed smoothly. The coupling device (46) is automatically controlled by the automatic control device (48).

Abstract: An apparatus for dismantling filter inserts, especially disposable oil filters which comprise a filter paper element and an internal metal supporting tube, as well as metal end plates. The apparatus has two support rails 15 and 16 with upper edges formed as cutting edges. The support rails are mounted in a frame 11 for displacement transversely toward or away from each other to vary the spacing between them. Vertically above and perpendicular to the direction of displacement of the two support rails is a platen 26 driven by a compressed-air cylinder 24 or the like to move along the perpendicular such that the platen will compress a filter insert 19 placed upon the two support rails and sever the end plates 21 and 22 from the filter paper element 20.

Abstract: The turbine blade contains a casting having a blade leaf (1), blade foot (2) and, if appropriate, blade cover strip (3) and composed of an alloy based on a dopant-containing gamma-titanium aluminide.This turbine blade is to be distinguished by a long lifetime, when used in a turbine operated at medium and high temperatures, and, at the same time, be capable of being produced in a simple way suitable for mass production. This is achieved in that, at least in parts of the blade leaf (1), the alloy is in the form of a material of coarse-grained structure and with a texture resulting in high tensile and creep strength and, at least in parts of the blade foot (2) and/or of the blade cover strip (3), provided if appropriate, is in the form of a material of fine-grained structure and with a ductility increased in relation to the material contained in the blade leaf (1).

Abstract: An oscillating wet shave razor with a battery powered motor rotating an eccentric element within the head portion of the razor handle to generate an oscillating vibration signal which is transmitted to the razor blade cartridge to desensitize the facial nerves from the discomforts of shaving. The vibration which is transmitted to the cartridge is partially damped in the direction perpendicular to the surface of the cartridge that engages the user's face so that the blades mounted in the cartridge tend not to chop at the whiskers of the user's beard during shaving.

Abstract: A rotary cutter including a handle, a cylindrical head formed on one end of the handle and having a planar surface on each side, the handle and head having an internal cavity, a unitary actuating member mounted in the cavity in the handle and head, a circular blade supported by the actuating member for movement between a storage position and an operating position with respect to one of the planar surfaces, the actuating member including a spring for biasing the blade to the storage position, and a resilient latch for locking the actuating member in the operative position.

Abstract: The invention relates to an eating utensil for counting the number of bites the user consumes in accordance with a specific diet plan regulating the fat intake by the user. The eating utensil has an illuminated display which changes depending on the number of bites consumed by the user. A push button is activated each time the user lifts up a fork full of food from the plate. An associated set of cards carries the names of the food items and the particular number of bites allowed to be taken depending on the fat content of that food item.

Abstract: The scalpel includes a handle mounting a scalpel blade at one end and having a slot opening through and between its opposite sides. A guard, including two side members straddling the handle, is mounted for sliding movement between a protective position overlying the blade and a retracted position exposing the blade for use. The side members are connected by an element extending through the handle slot and one or more resilient fingers in the slot cooperates with the element to detent the guard in one of the positions. In a further form, the guard is slidable into a permanently locked position relative to the handle, thereby preventing reuse of the scalpel and inadvertent exposure of the blade.

Abstract: A measurement device which includes a band of flexible material having measurement indicia and a zero reference marked thereon. The band is fixedly positioned on a surface on which the measurement is to be made so that at least a portion of the band and the zero reference are exposed. The band is arranged so that it can be moved so that the zero reference corresponds to a measurement reference point on the surface from which a measurement is to be made.

Abstract: A caliper logging sonde is provided having a plurality of sensing fingers each of which is pivotally mounted to the sonde and movable with respect to the sonde in response to variations in the internal dimensions of a wellbore tube through which the sonde passes. An electrical signal which is proportional to variations in the internal dimensions of a wellbore tube is determined at regular time intervals at a series of points around the circumference of the wellbore tube. A maximum and minimum dimension for each point around the circumference of the wellbore tube during a selected time interval is temporarily stored and thereafter transmitted to the surface at regular intervals. A high density array of sensors is provided by utilizing a transducer plate having a large number of cylindrical apertures disposed around the circumference thereof.

Abstract: A probe comprises a support casing, a movable arm-set with an arm carrying a feeler and a detection device providing a signal further to contact occurring between the feeler and the workpiece. In order to enable the feeler to perform translation displacements along a longitudinal geometrical axis and rotations about transversal axes, the matching between the support casing and the arm-set is obtained by means of a cone-shaped surface, a spherical surface and a spring urging these surfaces into contact. An annular reference surface of the movable arm-set enters into contact with an annular plane surface of the support casing when a first eccentricity value of the feeler, with respect to the longitudinal geometrical axis, is reached, and when a second eccentricity value is reached the signal of the detection takes a determined value.

Abstract: A multi-coordinate probe is described for use in measuring machines and machine tools for measurement of workpieces. A support system is described which is configured as a multi-point bearing or support having a plurality of support points. Each support point comprises a bushing integrated into the measuring dish by way of a counter member for a ball as a support member and which is alignable with a bushing in the probe housing base. The automatic adjustment of the ball is assured by a spherical member carrying the ball and being rotatably supported in a seat or lodgment. In case of a misalignment between the bushing and the ball, a torque acting upon the spherical member causes an alignment of the ball. In the adjusted stable position, the spherical members are fixed relative to their seat or lodgment.

Abstract: Prepregs are fabricated in a substantially horizontal treatment chamber by heat treating a material web impregnated with a thermosetting resin. In this treatment chamber, the material web is subjected to blowing directed toward the material web and held thereby in suspension. The blowing air heats the material web and dilutes and conveys away solvent vapors. Alternately with zones of blowing directed toward the material web, there are arranged radiant-heating zones.

Abstract: A dry end of a paper making machine has a plurality of dryer groups each in turn comprised of a plurality of heatable dryer cylinders which alternate with reversal rolls. A respective support belt meanders past each dryer cylinder and the succeeding reversal roll in each dryer group. The web to be dried is supported on the side of each support belt to contact the heatable dryer cylinders. The reversal roll that precedes the first dryer cylinder in each succeeding group serves as a web removal roll which is wrapped by the second support belt of the succeeding dryer group. The first support belt of the preceding dryer group has the web on the side of the first belt which is toward the removal roll. The first support belt contacts the second support belt on the removal roll over a smaller part of the circumference of the removal roll than the second support belt. The removal roll transfers the web from the first support belt to the second support belt at the removal roll.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement of nozzles with negative pressure intended for the treatment of webs. A nozzle directs a drying and supporting gas flow at the web and which has a box construction, and a nozzle space formed at one side of the nozzle. The nozzle space is provided with a nozzle slot defined by nozzle walls. One of the walls operates as a curved guide face which is fitted to turn the gas flow passed out of the nozzle slot, based on the Coanda effect, so as to make it parallel to the carrier face formed on the top face of the nozzle. At least one second nozzle slot is provided at a distance before said first nozzle slot, in the running direction of the web. A flow guiding fitted in connection with the second nozzle slot is arranged so that the flow has a substantially large velocity component perpendicular to the direction of running of the web. The velocity component parallel to the plane of running of the web of the flow passed out of the second nozzle slot is larger than zero.

Abstract: An electric dryer circuit system is disclosed consisted of a 110 V/220 V power voltage selection switch, a low/high/off power switch, a load circuit, an automatic circuit breaker, a DC power converter, a timer and display system, a driver system, an automatic conducting device, whereby the driver system drives the automatic conducting device to turn on the load circuit according to the predetermined setting made through the timer and display system; said automatic circuit breaker automatically cuts off power supply from the load circuit as the automatic conducting circuit does not work.

Abstract: Transport apparatus for small sized hardware items includes a fluidized bed with a sloping gas permeable base (6) at the inlet end of the bed. Gas feed chambers (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) are located on the lowerside of the base (6) and are sealed from one another in a gas tight manner. Powder columns (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) of different heights extend upwardly above the base (6). Gas at different pressures is supplied through the gas feed chambers (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) into the powder columns forming a uniform fluidized bed (2). The base slopes downwardly and has step-like transitions adjacent intersections of the chambers.

Abstract: A hair drying curler apparatus comprises a curler body and a curler clip, whereby the curler clip is adapted to snap in place over the curler body with a damp lock of the user's hair captured therebetween. The curler body is formed such that a material having a high-surface area extends about and is bonded to an outer surface of the curler body so as to allow an ample amount of hair drying expediting material to be evenly dispersed therethrough. The curler clip is configured in a similar manner as the curler body, whereby the inner surface of the clip is lined with a material having a high-surface area for hair drying expediting material to be embedded therethrough. Additionally, the curler clip is configured so as to clip a lock of hair on the curler body, and so as to expedite the drying of the damp hair between adjacent curlers. Therefore, when the present apparatus is applied to damp hair, the hair is dried and curled simultaneously.

Abstract: A shoe midsole has a heel portion provided with an elastic shock-absorbing member which is embedded therein and which has an arcuate projection, an air chamber, a plurality of cavities located in the peripheries of the arcuate projection, a plurality of first air ducts through which the cavities communicate with the air chamber, and a plurality of through holes extending from the top surface of the arcuate projection to communicate with the air chamber. The elastic shock-absorbing member further has a plurality of second air ducts extending inwards along the peripheries thereof to communicate with the cavities. The heel portion is provided with a plurality of recesses corresponding in location and number to the second air ducts.

Abstract: A sport shoe having a plurality of pneumatically actuated, rotatable spikes that are mounted in open ended chambers formed in the shoe sole, each spike having a narrow tip. Each spike is constrained for movement between extended and retracted position. A stop is provided in each chamber for holding the spikes in their extended positions, the spike tips project outwardly from the chambers when in their extended positions. A pneumatically actuated bladder in each chamber when inflated, drives the spikes to their extended positions against the stops. Each spike is rotated beyond a vertical axis or centerline that is perpendicular to the axis of rotation of that spike. A spring operatively connected to each spike rotates the spikes to their retracted positions within the chambers when the bladders are deflated.

Abstract: An excavation apparatus includes a tank partitioned into two isolated chambers. One of the chambers is adapted to hold fresh water and communicates with a flexible wand to be carried by operating personnel. The other chamber is adapted to hold excavated material and communicates with a flexible hose also to be carried by operating personnel. A single, positive displacement vacuum pump driven by a motor is selectively connectable to one or both chambers through a series of valves and hoses. Depending on the valve positions, either the intake or exhaust port of the vacuum pump is in communication with one or both the chambers. The vacuum pump can therefore by used to fill the front chamber with fresh water as well as to pressurize the front chamber so that the water held therein can be discharged through the wand under pressure sufficient to dislodge earth at the excavation site. The vacuum pump can then be used to draw the dislodged earth and discharged water into the other chamber.

Abstract: A belt transport system for conveying thin sheet material, in which the sheet material is engaged by one side of a conveyor belt and one side of at least one baffle plate and conveyed in a clamped state through a clamping area. The system includes smoothing elements having smoothing surfaces disposed on the opposite side of the belt from the sheet side, the smoothing elements being disposed in such a way that bent parts or dog-ears of the sheet material protruding beyond the conveyor belt to its opposite side run into the smoothing element during transport and are thereby urged away from the clamping area of the belt.

Abstract: A tie press (1) having a base moulding (3), a heating element (4) covered by a foam pad (5) and a center moulding (6) having a tie receiving recess. A cover (7) is also provided having a foam pad insert (9) and is hingedly connected to the center and base mouldings (3,6). The press being designed to press creased front and rear knot forming sections (K.sub.F,K.sub.R) of a tie (2). The creased tie portions or portion is placed between the pads and the cover is lowered and locked on the mouldings by a locking and releasing device (36).

Abstract: The hand-gun comprises a grip (3), a barrel (1) connected to the grip, a movable cartridge chamber magazine (4) comprising at least two cartridge chambers (7) to receive cartridges, said magazine (4) being pushable into a slide (12) inside the grip (3), a magazine lifting device (6) for lifting the movable cartridge chamber magazine (4) chamber-by-chamber along the slide (12) inside the grip (3), and a trigger device. (FIG.

Abstract: The invention concerns a multifunctional firearm control device comprising: (A) a trigger slidably-mounted on the casing of the firearm and able to occupy four positions, namely the first position, comprising a rest or uncocked position, the second comprising an armed position situated behind the first position, and a third position comprising the firing position situated behind the second position, and finally a fourth position comprising an opening position situated in front of the rest position; (B) a triggering device with meeting roller bearings and a percussion spring which, once freed, activates a cock, hammer or striking pin; (C) a firing plate including an armament ramp moved by the trigger activation, via a non-reversible movement after armament by means of a roller bearing, an armament lever of the percussion spring and a device for freeing the triggering device with meeting roller bearings; and (D) a control rod moved as the trigger moves into the opening position and, depending on the type of fir

Abstract: An adjustable platform in two orthogonal directions for the angular alignment of the axis of a solid state laser diode. The platform carries the laser diode at its center and is attached to a base plate at three points. Two attachment points are adjustable and provide for fine angular adjustments by changing the separation of the base plate and platform. The third attachment point provides for a fixed separation between base plate and platform and also preloads the tension on the adjustable attachments. The geometric relationship of the attachment points provides for the orthogonality and independence of the angular adjustments.

Abstract: A buck lure dispensing device for dispensing a fluid animal scent is disclosed which includes a housing, a reservoir within the housing for containing the animal scent, a valve assembly for controlling flow of the animal scent out of the reservoir, and a timer. The device further includes a tubular member extending from the bottom of the reservoir and an absorbent wick mounted at the bottom of the tube. The device allows gradual and controlled emission of animal scent into the surrounding air.

Abstract: An inter-line fishing rod in which a fishline is to be inserted into and passed through the inside of the rod and which includes a fishline guide sleeve fitted on the tip portion of the body o the rod, and a fishline guide ring provided on the sleeve at the front end thereof, wherein the radius of curvature of the fishline guide surface of the ring in the cross section thereof is not less than a half of the inside diameter of the tip portion. According to this arrangement, the friction resistance of the inter-line fishing rod to the movement of the fishline at the time of winding and/or unwinding thereof through the rod can be significantly reduced.

Abstract: A fishing lure which has the appearance and feel of a bait fish for attracting and hooking fish and preventing the line from breaking when a fish has been hooked. The lure may comprise a hollow, soft plastic, tubular shaped body or sheath 14 into which a spring 30, swivel 32, sponge 24 and weight system 22 are encased. An eyelet 10 extends from the front of the internal part of the lure for attaching to the fishing line. The eyelet 10 is connected internally to a cone-shaped weight 22 by a rod or wire 28 which extends through the weight 22 and is in turn connected to a spring 30 and swivel 32 combination. The opposite end of the spring and swivel combination is connected to a single treble hook 12. This mechanism excluding the weight and the hook is encased in a cylindrically shaped sponge 24 which in turn is encased in the hollow sheath which extends also over the weight 22 and has a fringed skirt 20 into which the hook extends.

Abstract: A quick release fishing lure connection includes a base member rigidly connected to the lure body and a separate connector member with a connecting portion adapted to be received in a receptacle formed in the base member. The base member includes a retaining feature formed on a side wall of the receptacle and the connector member includes a locking member movably mounted on the connecting portion. The locking member is adapted to reside in either a retracted position or an extended position. When in the extended position, the locking member contacts the retaining feature on the base member to retain the connector member in the base. The retaining feature may comprise an annular groove that allows the connector member and a hook connected thereto to pivot within the base.

Abstract: An enclosure housing for capturing a live rodent unharmed having a baited enclosure chamber, a one way entrance, having an open portal, a level ramp, pivotally mounted in the entrance portal chamber of the enclosure adapted for movement between a level access position and an inwardly and downwardly tilted position to provide access and to automatically return to the level position for preventing escape. Also provided is a series of parallel barrier walls and a sliding top adapted for movement between a closed entrapment position and an open release position. The enclosure preferably to be constructed of transparent plexiglass.

Abstract: A container includes a plurality of support legs, with each of the support legs having a plurality of wheel members adjustably mounted to the supports to provide for ease of leveling of the container structure, wherein the container in addition to the Christmas tree fastening rod members includes a support channel arranged to receive a first conduit, with the first conduit arranged for receiving a second conduit, and the second conduit having a bowl member to direct fluid from the bowl member through the first conduit and second conduit into the container in a remote manner to permit ease of watering of a Christmas tree mounted within the container structure.

Abstract: A supporting frame for supporting decorative materials to be formed into a wreath or the like, comprises a frame member, preferably ring-shaped, having a first substantially horizontal portion which is provided with means for retention of the decorative material and prevention of its movement in the plane of the ring-shaped member after the material has been fastened thereto. A second vertical portion of the ring member forms a lip extending along the outer periphery of the first horizontal portion and is designed to increase the strength of the frame and prevent the decorative materials from rolling off the face of the ring-shaped member.

Abstract: In a plant cultivation method, in cultivation of a plurality of plants within a cultivation bed which includes nutritive elements required for growth of the plants, a location adjacent a growing point of the plants is selected to supply gas to the growing point. In a plant cultivation apparatus, a cultivation bed is provided on which a plurality of plants are cultivated. The cultivation bed includes nutritive elements required for growth of the plants. An apparatus body for accommodating the cultivation bed has a gas-supply unit for supplying gas toward a location in the vicinity of a growing point of the plants. A gas-conditioning unit is arranged on the apparatus body for conditioning gas therewithin. An illumination unit for emitting a light to the plants.

Abstract: A self-draining planter includes a container body with a container body sidewall having an opening. The sidewalls partially enclose an upwardly-open container body interior. A filter assembly includes inner and outer ends, a tubular member with inner and outer ends, a coupling mounted on the tubular member outer end and a screen wrapped around the tubular member with fluid passages therethrough. The tubular member inner end is closed and the tubular member includes a bore and a tube wall with tubular member openings communicating with its bore. The coupling extends through the container sidewall opening and is adjustably mounted on the container sidewall in disposition such that water is drained to a preselected level within the receptacle. The coupling includes a coupling bore communicating with the tubular member bore and open at the filter assembly outer end.

Abstract: A detention cell locking system affording improved securement and reliability in the locking network of multiple detention cell doors. Mechanical actuation linkages are interconnected for motion responsive to either select manual, mechanical, or electrical signals actuating a DC motor drive. The locking mechanism incorporates an elongate toggle plate mounted to a carriage plate and a pair of cell door support rollers forming part of a mechanical locking system. The toggle plate assembly on the carriage plate permits a turning moment to be generated for lost motion actuation which effects locking and unlocking of the detention cell doors. A control network determines the length of time that the DC motor is electrically actuated and disengages the power to the motor during manual mechanical actuation.

Abstract: A safety gate assembly is provided for use at a loading dock to prevent accidental or inadvertent movement of a loading dock vehicle through an access passageway provided on the loading dock. The assembly includes a pair of laterally spaced, upright, stationary support members positioned on opposite sides of the passageway and a housing removably mounted on one support member. An elongate gate segment is hingedly connected to the housing for movement between operative passageway-blocking and inoperative passageway-unblocking modes. When in the operative mode, the gate segment spans the distance between the support members. Movement of the gate segment is effected by a motor driven element connected to the segment and disposed within the housing. A stop is mounted for engaging the gate segment only when the latter is in the operative mode.

Abstract: A sensing edge for a gate to protect persons, equipment and the gate from impact damage. The sensing edge includes a mounting member which is snap-fit to the leading member of the gate and extends around a portion of the external surface of the leading member of the gate. An elongate outer sheath surrounds the mounting member and a switch is positioned between the sheath and mounting member for actuation of the device upon application of pressure to the exterior surface of the sheath. The sensing edge extends sufficiently around the leading and side edges of the leading member to permit the device to be actuated in response to forces which approach the leading member at an angle.

Abstract: A machine for grinding the outer metering edge contours (26) on the edges of the axially extending grooves (18) of a power steering gear input-shaft (10) in which a substantially cylindrical grinding wheel (40) whose working surface is dressed parallel to the axis of the input-shaft (10) effects the grinding, the distance between the input-shaft (10) and the grinding wheel (40) being cyclically increased and decreased several times during each revolution of the input-shaft (10) in such a manner that each outer metering edge contour (26) so ground has a form which is a mirror image of the form of at least one other outer metering edge contour (26) around the outside periphery of the input-shaft (10), characterized in that the angular velocity of the input-shaft (10) is varied cyclically in a manner co-ordinated with the cyclic increase and decrease of the distance between the input-shaft (10) and the grinding wheel (40) thereby substantially reducing the peak rate of stock removal per unit time compared with t

Abstract: An automatic grinding apparatus includes a constant rotating grinder (24) having a motor (25) in which a load current increases or decreases due to the metal removal rate per unit hour, a travelling device for moving the grinder three-dimensionally along the grinding surface, a sliding device (20) for adjusting the distance between the grinder and an object (50, 51) to be found and a controller for controlling the sliding device to allow the load current of the grinding motor to be constant. An articulated robot or a cartesian coordinate robot is used for the travelling device. The automatic grinding apparatus starts the grinding motor at first, halting the travelling device at the initiation of grinding, permitting the grinder to approach the object to be ground after a time interval and starting the travelling device simultaneously or a little later after detecting that the grinding disk (26) contacts the object to be ground, due to the variation of the load current of the grinding motor.

Abstract: A method of lapping teeth of a pair of gears by positively rotating one of the pair of gears at a predetermined constant speed, in mesh with the other gear in the presence of a lapping powder, while applying a braking torque to the other gear. The braking torque is controlled such that the braking torque is smaller at least when an angular acceleration value of the above-indicated other gear is maximum, than when the angular acceleration value is minimum. Also disposed is an apparatus for practicing the method.

Abstract: An easy-to-use adapter assembly that will permit sanding flapper wheels of various sizes to be conveniently used in the field with portable hand held electric grinders of conventioonal design. The assembly is preferably sold as a set that includes connectors of various lengths that can accommodate drive shafts of different sizes so that the assemblage can be conveniently used in connection with flapper wheels of various thickness having spindle receiving apertures of various sizes.