Abstract: A weather strip having a fine outward appearance at the periphery of a gap seal and easily attachable to a door sash. The weather strip is attached to a door sash and elastically contacts an opening edge of a body for sealing a gap between the body and a door sash and elastically contacts a door glass for sealing a gap between a door glass and the door sash wherein the door sash comprises a substantially L-shaped outer portion and an inner protruding portion which protrudes toward the outer portion at the inside of the door.

Abstract: An apparatus is presented to automatically handle operations related to grinding simultaneously the two end faces of a core of an armature. The apparatus consists of four main sections: a charging section to charge a core at a time to a transport section; a transport section to transport the core to the grinding section, a grinding section disposed at the lowest region of the transport section to grind the two end faces simultaneously; and a discharging section to discharge the ground core for further processing. The cores are individually housed in the retaining grooves of the transport section with the core axis lying horizontally. The grinding wheels of the grinding section straddles the core, thus enabling the two end faces to be ground at the same time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polishing element for use in a system and apparatus and a method for finishing and polishing a dental composite restorative material in a tooth. The system of the invention uses an elastomeric polymer disc which is impregnated with an abrasive for reduction of the composite, and an element for polishing the composite as well as the dental materials. A method of using the above apparatus in a finishing/polishing system is also provided.

Abstract: A clamping device for stiff explosion panels for closing off a safety opening in a holder filled with powder, gas or vapor, where a frame is fastened around the safety opening and several inclined clip strips are provided between the frame and the sides of the explosion panel for pressing the explosion panel onto the frame, wherein the clamping device comprises plural upright connecting blocks, a housing for each connecting block which fits over the associated connecting block to cover the connecting block, two clamping edges in each housing lying opposite one another, the connecting blocks and housings being spaced apart, one of each of the connecting blocks and associated housing being fastened to the perimeter of the explosion panel and the other to the perimeter of the frame, and at least two diverging clip strips in each housing, one end of each strip being supported by the connecting block and the other end pressing on one of the clamping edges of the housing in order to connect the housing to the conne

Abstract: A structural assembly for preventing load distortion of a cantilever supported upper seat and foot supporting deck of a multi-tiered telescopic bleacher assembly which comprises a series of horizontally spaced vertically adjustable, floor engaging posts adapted to be anchored to a vertical supporting wall and underlying floor intermediate the support columns of the bleacher assembly. Each post carries a horizontal support beam and angle bracket at its upper end that extends beneath and is joined to the top row of bleacher seats and the foot supporting deck associated therewith to reinforce the bleacher's normal support framing against undesired deflection and bending.

Abstract: The invention relates to an articulated arm awning with a pivoted cloth shaft for the awning cloth, which can be extended to its position of use under pretension and which is attached to a fall bar at its other end, and with only a single articulated arm (6, 7) subject to an elongating force, whereby a device generating an elongating force is provided at the joint connecting the articulated arm with the fall bar (4) which spans this joint. A further element (11) is provided after the fall bar joint (10) and connected with this joint, whereby this element serves to secure and/or hold one end of the device (14) generating an elongating force for this joint, and whereby this element runs essentially parallel to the fall bar (4) and is preferably integrated in the latter.

Abstract: A motorcycle garage generally comprises a floor member and an enclosure for motorcycle parked on the floor member. A lid, pivotable from a closed position to an open position, includes a roof portion and a wall portion. The wall portion lower edge is pivotable about a low hinge, thereby facilitating raising of the lid. The left side wall includes a front gate sideways outwardly pivotable from a vertically oriented hinge on its rear end from a closed to an open position.

Abstract: A portable stairway railing device is disclosed comprising a frame structure having several support braces attachable to the stairway surface at the rearward section of the individual step. The support braces allow for selective variance of the width, depth, and height for fitting variously sized stairways. On the top portion of the frame structure is disposed a hand rail.

Abstract: A window for insertion into an opening in a wall comprising a first frame which is adapted to abut against the outer face of the wall, a frame member provided with a rebate for a window pane and a second frame with a flange adapted to abut against the inner face of the wall. The frame member is integral with the first frame and adapted to cover the core of the wall, and includes a plurality of pairs of ribs. The ribs of each pair are connected by a strip to form an elongated opening therebetween. The second frame includes a toothed connection device consisting of tongues provided with a toothing and arranged in the longitudinal direction of the frame, the insertion of the window comprising clipping together the two frames from each side of the wall.

Abstract: Window construction, intended to be placed in a door, panel or wall, in particular of so-called sandwich construction, the window construction comprising an outer part and an inner part, each composed of a window of transparent material, merging into a peripheral edge provided with means for fastening the outer or inner part, while annular coverings are present, separate from the peripheral edge and the window, in order to conceal the inside of the panel or the wall from view. Said annular coverings are each quadrilaterally symmetrical, but have mutually different dimensions, so that they can be slid into each other during fitting.

Abstract: It is known in structural curtainwall systems to have a series of rafters and purlins supporting glass panes. It known also to provide drainage panels in the supporting elements to drain away any water which seeps past the external surfaces of the glass panes. In this invention, separate panels are formed comprising purlins and sub-frame members and supporting glass panes. These panels will be formed off-site in a factory. The sub-frames of the panels are received directly into channels in the rafters thus enhancing the resistance of the system to leakage particularly where the panels intersect the rafters. The joint between adjacent panels spanning the same pair of rafters is sealed by providing tongue members on the purlins which are resiliently deformable. The biasing of the tongue members provides a seal between adjacent panels. Furthermore, the tongue members form drainage channels to drain water into the drainage channels of the rafters.

Abstract: A post protector which is placed around a portion of a column to be protected from impact or shock loading. The post protector is fastened to the floor and non-destructively absorbs impacts from objects which would otherwise impact the column. The post protector comprises an elongated portion which is placed adjacent and around the column. A flange is also provided which extends from the elongated portion and is fastened to the floor via openings through the flange. Fasteners are inserted through the openings which anchor the post protector to the floor. The flange also includes an elastic membrane which allows the post protector to elastically move upon impact whereby the post protector non-destructively absorbs the impact force of an object.

Abstract: The specification discloses foam insulation board for use in plaza deck construction, the upper and lower surfaces of which contain drainage channels. To avoid problems of easy breakage, especially of the kind associated with larger foam insulation boards having upper and lower drainage channels, the present invention discloses orienting the lower surface drainage channels 90.degree. with respect to the upper surface drainage channels, such that the two opposing surfaces of channels are perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: A floating support system for attaching flooring to a floor base comprising a plurality of transversely spaced sleepers arranged in longitudinal lines across a base floor. Each of the sleepers consists of rectangularly shaped studs arranged end to end along the longitudinal lines. Outwardly directed shoulder members extend along opposed sides of the studs so that a plurality of longitudinally spaced floor clips which are attached to the base floor along the longitudinal lines may extend over the shoulder members to secure the sleepers to the base floor. Cushion members are arranged below the studs in longitudinally spaced relationship. This provides sleepers which are restricted from lateral motion but have limited vertical movement through compression of the cushion members. This provides a level resilient flooring attached to the floor base.

Abstract: A panel assembly includes a resiliently deflectable panel and a plurality of retainer clips. The panel includes a relatively thick rectangular base section and a relatively thin rectangular lip section which extends outwardly from the periphery of the base section. The retainer clips are connected with the base section and cooperate with the lip section of the panel. Each of the retainer clips includes a plurality of mounting teeth which penetrate the material of the panel and a plurality of latch teeth. To mount the panel in the support structure, the latch teeth on the retainer clips engage the support structure to hold the panel against movement relative to the support structure.

Abstract: A manufacturing process enables the connection of two separately finished skins (12A & 12B) with spacers (14 & 16). The panels are manufactured by casting a first skin (12A), and then attaching the spacers (14 or 16) to the internal side of the first skin, and then casting a second skin (12B) and attaching the spacers to the internal side of the second skin. The lightweight panel (10) also contains internal formwork (15) for structural columns (33) and beam (34) which are cast in situ after the panel has been placed.

Abstract: A frame for a louver holds the louver below the ceiling surface, away from a light fixture. This helps to collimate the light rays and direct the light downward, thus preventing unwanted sideways glare. In addition, the use of a frame tends to hold the louver more securely in the ceiling framework. The frame is formed of Z-shaped members, with one arm of the Z resting on the T-bar cross-bar and the other arm supporting the louver. A stop along one side of the frame prevents movement of the louver in the frame. In one aspect of the invention, rotatable angle supports at the ends of the frame rotate from a vertical position for use during louver installation to a horizontal supporting position for supporting the louver in the frame.

Abstract: A device for stacking flat articles, advancing from an outlet of a conveyor system or the like, to form one or more stacks into a box-shaped container. The stacking device includes a supporting plane member for supporting articles arranged above a container and movable rapidly and horizontally between a rest position, in which the supporting plane member covers the top opening of the container, to a discharge position, in which the opening is left uncovered. An actuator rapidly moves the supporting plane member. A supporting frame is arranged over the supporting plane member, and at least one inclined chute is fixed to the supporting frame having a lower end on the supporting plane member parallel to the direction of motion of the supporting plane member. The at least one chute receives articles advancing from an outlet and transfers them by gravity to the supporting plane member with a predetermined orientation.

Abstract: A description is given of an apparatus for folding in the front face of a pack (1, 1') made of cardboard coated with plastics material, the front face of which pack is quadrangular in the plan view in the folded in condition and has a transverse sealing seam (5) which can be folded over, having a fold member (b) and a companion fold member (a), which are both driven movably along specific paths of movement by at least one lever mechanism (8-13), and amongst which a conveyer is arranged at a spacing away in the Y-extent, which conveyer moves the packs (1, 1') in the X-extent, wherein the Y-axis is vertical to the X-axis and the zero point of the axes (X, Y) is disposed in the end fold position of the two fold members (a, b) so that the bottom of a pack can be folded in one single step without any subdivision into pre-folding and re-folding steps, and so that no component parts of the machine engage in the pack, preferably not even over the open pack, it is provided that a Y-Z-plane extending in the Z-extent is

Abstract: A method and apparatus for covering portions of an object having an outer peripheral surface with a sheet of material having an upper surface and a lower surface with a pressure sensitive adhesive on at least a portion of the lower surface by wrapping the sheet of material about portions of the outer peripheral surface and positioning the sheet of material so that the pressure sensitive coating either contacts portions of the outer peripheral surface of the object and is bonded thereto or contacts overlapping portions of the sheet of material and is bonded to other adjacent portions of the sheet of material having the pressure sensitive coating thereon or overlapping portions of the sheet of material are bonded by the pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process and a device for wrapping a cover film (6, 7) around a pressed bale (4) on a baling press (1), wherein the cover film (5, 6) stretched between the pressure ram (2, 3) and the pressed bale (4) is placed on the lateral surfaces of the pressed bale (4). A laterally projecting fold is formed in the cover film (6, 7) in the corner areas via a folding frame (10), and this fold is subsequently folded over and placed on the pressed bale (4). The vertically movable folding frame (10) may be designed as a stripping frame (14), or it may consist of a plurality of multiaxially movable rakes (11). Figure selected: FIG. 3.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for producing a flexible package having a banner or coupon adhered thereto attach a continuous banner stock to a continuous web of packaging film. The united web is processed through a form, fill and seal apparatus wherein the web is fed to a vertical form-fill tube, formed into a tubular package preform, and sealed as the preform exits the tube.

Abstract: A continuous casting and packaging mechanism in which a continuous body web of plastic material is fed to a station where molds are formed in the continuous body web. Casting material is extruded to the body web. A continuous cover web of plastic material is fed to overlie the body web. The cover web and the body web are sealed together to form a laminate. The superimposed webs are cured and molds are then remove from the webs. The mechanism may also be provided with a film heater to heat the body web, a mold release applicator to deposit a release the molds and mechanisms to place inserts into the molds as well as other mechanisms which may be used with the machine to continuously cast molds.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a process for manufacturing a single piece multi-purpose box from a board blank and a wrap. The process includes using an in-line scanner to align a board blank with a printed wrap along pre-cut notches so that the board blank and wrap may be wrapped together and folded once aligned, without additional cutting and without leaving any rough edges along the spine. This improved process is faster, by removing the cutting step, and is cleaner, by leaving no rough edges, than the processes previously known in the art.

Abstract: A lidding apparatus has a pair of brake shoes which elevate a box from a conveyor, the box being decelerated by the brake shoes. A lidding assembly includes an opposite pair of grooves with a release configuration for supporting a flat lid blank but allowing the flaps of the blank to rotate out of the grooves. The lid blank is maintained in a flat condition as the lid blank and box are bought into mutually centered contact whereupon the side flaps are rotated toward the box through the clearances provided by the release configuration by shoes of the lidding assembly.

Abstract: An automatic filling system which inserts objects into containers includes a feed hopper. A conveyor conveys a plurality of the objects into the feed hopper. The feed hopper has a discharge station. A collection station is located at the discharge station for disposing the containers in a position for receiving the objects fed from the discharge station. The feed hopper includes a flat inclined disc which receives the objects from the conveyor. The disc is rotated at a sufficiently high speed to cause the objects to move under centrifugal force toward the periphery of the disc. The feed hopper further includes a cylindrical member having an annular wall disposed around the disc and having an upper edge located generally at the same elevation as the upper end of the disc so that objects moving toward the periphery of the disc are moved to the upper edge of the cylindrical member and are conveyed on the upper edge away from the upper end of the disc.

Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging machine made up of two vertical packaging groups (1 and 2) set on the opposite sides (3 and 4) of a central structure (5) equipped with a horizontal bilateral station (6) that carries out the transversal sealing of both resulting packets (15 and 16). Compared with the utilization of two different packaging machines, this structure allows smaller overall dimensions, cheapness and an easier way of realization and use, even making two packets with different features simultaneously.

Abstract: A package transport mechanism having a plurality of phase adjustable lug-type flights. The mechanism is incorporated in a continuous motion packaging assembly for loading article groups into cartons or other carriers which comprises an article infeed mechanism supplying at least one stream of articles; an article group selection and transport mechanism intersecting the article infeed mechanism to form and transport a longitudinal stream of article groups of a predetermined pattern; a package supply mechanism synchronized and moving parallel with the article group selecting mechanism to provide packages with open ends facing the moving article groups; and an article group transfer mechanism which is constructed and arranged to move the article groups into the open ends of the packages.

Abstract: The invention relates to providing a medicinal rod with a shell. The shell is formed from a hose, which is expanded by pressurizing its inner space. The medicinal rod is pushed into the expanded hose, after which the pressure is relieved. The hose tightens over the rod after the pressure relief.

Abstract: An apparatus for harvesting berries on low plants, such as wild blueberries, is adapted for mounting on the 3-point hitch of a farm tractor. The apparatus has a drum which rotates in a direction such that the lower segments thereof move in a direction against a direction of travel. A plurality of combs having a plurality of fingers generally pointing in a direction of rotation, are mounted at regular angular intervals on this drum. As the apparatus moves over a crop, plants are raked in an ascending movement, retaining thereby the fruits to be harvested. The berries are carried by respective combs atop the drum where emptying of each comb is done by gravity. The rotation of the drum and the corresponding advance of the combs being slower than the free rolling of the berries on the backward face of the drum, the fruits gain speed rapidly to rebound on the back surface of a preceding comb, to thereby jump from the surface of the drum and leap over a gap, reaching into an accept chute.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a false twist texturing machine, which extends the previously known process for controlling operation during the normal operation of the machine, to exceptional operating conditions, such as during yarn thread-up and/or restarting after a temporary stoppage of operation by reason of a power failure. In accordance with the invention, the known method which includes control of the frictional force imparted to the yarn as a function of the yarn tension, is modified in such a manner that during periods other than normal operation, the control of the frictional force as a function of the yarn tension is terminated, and a predetermined frictional force is imparted to the yarn.

Abstract: A centrifugal spinning apparatus, comprises a plurality of drawing mechanisms for simultaneously producing a plurality of fiber tows and a plurality of spinning units forming an assembly of such units operating in synchronism, each spinning unit being associated with a respective drawing mechanism and comprising a pair of centrifugal spinning pots associated with respective temporary storage bobbins. Each drawing mechanism alternately supplies two spinning pots. On changing pots, the yarn is severed and its end is picked up by a temporary storage bobbin. A carriage, displaceable along a guide, carries a yarn suction arm pivotally mounted about shaft, a joining device, a reserve yarn bobbin system, and a take-up bobbin. The carriage is moved opposite storage bobbins of the different spinning systems associated with the several drawing mechanisms.

Abstract: The plastic waste is reacted in a plasma reactor 3 under reducing conditions in a plasma containing substoichiometric oxygen at temperatures above 1200.degree. C. to form a plasma pyrolysis gas consisting of low molecular weight carbon fragments which is then cooled to temperatures below 1500.degree. C. The cooled plasma pyrolysis gas is then delivered in compressed form as a fuel of high calorific value and high temperature to a gas turbine 10 for generating power. The waste heat of this gas turbine is used to generate steam which is fed into a steam turbine 12 for generating more power. The process is suitable for plastic waste of any composition and leads to complete conversion into a gas of high calorific value so that a high exergetic efficiency level is achieved.

Abstract: Method of operating a gas turbine and a process and apparatus for starting a gas turbine. In this apparatus with a startup controller for a gas turbine, the amount of fuel injected by controlled dosing pumps is determined, whereby the amount of fuel injected can be regulated as a function of the difference between the injection pressure and the compressor pressure in the combustion chamber of the turbine, or at the compressor outlet.

Abstract: A gas and steam turbine plant includes a coal gasification plant, a gas turbine connected downstream of the coal gasification plant, a steam turbine having a water-steam loop and a steam generator connected downstream of the gas turbine. The steam generator includes a preheater connected to the water-steam loop, a heater of a high-pressure stage connected downstream of the preheater, and a heater of a low-pressure stage connected upstream of the preheater. An outflow line leads into the coal gasification plant and is connected to the water-steam loop downstream of the preheater, as seen in water flow direction. A heat exchanger has a primary side integrated with the water-steam loop between the low-pressure stage and the high-pressure stage and a secondary side connected parallel to the outflow line.

Abstract: Method for operating a gas and steam turbine system without a feedwater tank, wherein heat contained in a pressure-relieved operating fluid of a gas turbine is utilized to produce steam for a steam turbine, includes the steps of preheating condensate flowing in a water-steam loop of the steam turbine; returning a first quantitative fraction of the preheated condensate in a loop for further preheating; and evaporating a second quantitative fraction of the preheated condensate; and a device for performing the foregoing method.

Abstract: A duel fuel gas generator (10) is provided with a steam injection system (48) having a bleed-off valve (66) and a steam metering valve which are controlled in concert by a controller (50) to supply steam to a steam manifold (22) for injection into the gas generator at rapidly variable rates independent of the steam supply rate from a boiler (42, FIG. 1). A proportion of the system can be preheated using a steam warm-up flow through the bleed-off valve (66). A further portion of the system can be purged and preheated using compressor delivery air to flow through a steam metering valve (80), a purge valve (74) and a drain valve (94). To control the degree of superheat at the steam manifold (22), water can be injected through a metering valve (90) and a vortex mixer (92), and to purge condensation from a gas fuel manifold (30, FIG. 7) of the gas generator, compressor delivery air can be allowed to flow through the manifold (30 ), a supply line (108) and a purge valve (112) to atmosphere.

Abstract: A variable friction force damper utilizes geometric variations in a sliding surface to vary the frictional force. In particular, variation in thickness of the member on which the sliding surface is formed produces a corresponding variation in the displacement of a compression spring. This variation in spring displacement produces a variation in the compression force exerted by the spring, i.e., the force with which the sliding member is pressed against the sliding surface. This in turn causes a variation in the frictional force which the sliding surface exerts on the sliding member. The result is a variable friction force damper having a variable damping capability which allows a controlled response at variable input levels.

Abstract: Apparatus for an ion engine comprises a three-grid accelerator system with the decelerator grid biased negative of the beam plasma. This arrangement substantially reduces the charge-exchange ion current reaching the accelerator grid at high tank pressures, which minimizes erosion of the accelerator grid due to charge-exchange ion sputtering, known to be the major accelerator grid wear mechanism. An improved method for life testing ion engines is also provided using the disclosed apparatus. In addition, the invention can also be applied in materials processing.

Abstract: A turbofan engine bypass and exhaust system has a double-hoop configuration in which a fan exhaust passageway comprises shells of a constant circular contour to resolve air pressure induced stresses and increase in bypass passageway area asymmetrically in the horizontal direction without substantially increasing the overall engine height.

Abstract: A rocket motor or other gas generator the case of which is ventable at a predetermined temperature substantially greater than the ambient temperature range for storage and operation thereof and substantially less than the auto-ignition temperature of gas generant material contained therein so as to prevent catastrophic propulsion or burst in case of fire. In order to provide such venting without requiring any shaped charges or other auxiliary system for that purpose at all, the case is composed of a matrix-impregnated fibrous material wherein the fibrous material is characterized by having a melting point which is substantially higher than the ambient temperature range and which is substantially lower than the auto-ignition temperature of the gas generant material. The matrix material is preferably actinic radiation-curable at a temperature which is substantially lower than the melting point temperature of the fibrous material.

Abstract: An exhaust gas aftertreatment device for internal combustion engines having a catalyzer for the selective catalytic reduction of oxides of nitrogen from exhaust gases of motor vehicle diesel engines, provides overstoichiometric supply of NH.sub.3 or materials releasing NH.sub.3. A first sensor records the NH.sub.3 concentration contained in the exhaust gas and interrupts the supply of the NH.sub.3 quantity when a specified upper threshold value is reached. A second sensor records the NH.sub.3 adsorbed in the catalyzer, by way of which the NH.sub.3 supply is resumed on reaching a specified lower threshold value. Alternatively, only one NH.sub.3 sensor is provided in the exhaust gas aftertreatment device. The NH.sub.3 concentration determined by this single sensor is compared, as the actual value, with a required value corresponding to a specified NH.sub.3 concentration in order to form a correction signal which is used for triggering the metering appliance continuously connected into the gas phase.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for checking the position and condition of a return air temperature sensor in a refrigeration system. The refrigeration system draws air from a served space in heat exchange relation with an evaporator coil, and discharges conditioned air into the served space, to maintain a predetermined set point temperature SP via selectable refrigeration cycles. The return air sensor provides a value RA responsive to the temperature of the air on the return side of the evaporator coil. A discharge air temperature sensor provides a value DA responsive to the temperature of the air on the discharge side of the evaporator coil, an evaporator coil temperature sensor provides a value ECT responsive to the temperature of the evaporator coil, and an ambient air temperature sensor provides a value AA responsive to the temperature of the ambient air.

Abstract: An air conditioner in which, when a first compressor is being operated and a second compressor is being stopped, liquid refrigerant does not flow into the second compressor even in a state of wet vapor suction, a decrease in lubricating oil in the second compressor or a decline in its concentration are not experienced, and breakage of the second compressor does not occur owing to faulty lubrication when the second compressor is started. In addition, to obtain an air conditioner which does not lapse into a wasteful shortage of cooling and heating capabilities when the air conditioner is not in the state of wet vapor suction, by reliably detecting the presence or absence of the state of wet vapor suction. In the air conditioner, the first compressor and the second compressor are connected together by an equalizing pipe. A bypass passage which connects together a discharge pipe and a suction pipe of the second compressor is provided.

Abstract: A refrigerant recycling system includes a recycled refrigerant tank for storing recycled refrigerant, and first and second valves connected in series between the recycled refrigerant tank and atmosphere. In purging non-condensables from the recycled refrigerant tank to atmosphere, a programmed microcontroller holds the first valve open for exposing the pressure transducer to the pressure in the recycled refrigerant tank, and opens the second valve when the measured pressure exceeds a predetermined pressure for purging non-condensables to atmosphere, holding the second valve open until the measured pressure drops below the predetermined pressure. The pressure checking and purging steps are repeated after a short period, as often as necessary until the measured pressure is less than or equal to the predetermined pressure while the second valve is closed and then, after a longer delay, the system goes through one more pressure check and, if necessary, purging operation.

Abstract: A refrigeration system for cooling foodstuffs in an aircraft body having a deck and a space (26) below the deck, uses a surface type heat exchanger (7) positioned for a heat exchange with the environment of the aircraft. A catering container (1) is constructed as a cooler box, and at least one refrigeration device (21) is exchangeably mounted in the space below the deck. The refrigeration device (21) is equipped with at least one modular refrigeration unit (6) connected through respective pipes or conduits (8, 9) to the surface type heat exchanger (7). The refrigeration device (21) is connected by further conduit means (3, 10) to the cooler box (1). The temperature difference between inside and outside of the aircraft is efficiently used for the refrigeration.

Abstract: An apparatus for the refrigerated drying of gases, more particularly of compressed air, has at least one gas supply system, with a refrigerating device which has a heat exchanger unit through which a refrigerant carrier is passed, a cooling assembly for cooling down the refrigerant to such a temperature that the liquid contained in the gas or the vapour contained in the gas is deposited in ice form, and a de-icing unit. In addition to a main gas supply system there is a further gas supply system which comprises the de-icing unit and to which hot refrigerant can be supplied from the main gas supply system wherein at least two de-icers are provided for the de-icing unit of which at least one can selectively undergo regeneration, and that downstream of the de-icer in the second gas supply system there is a collecting container which is connected to each of the de-icers and from which the refrigerant consumers can be supplied straightaway.

Abstract: A defrost cycle controller for a system, comprising a circuit operatively configured to control operation of a compressor and a defrost heater including a timer module that can be used either as a variable timer controller, a real time controller, or a cumulative run time controller, by selective connection of feedback signals provided to the plug-in module from the compressor and the defrost heater.

Abstract: An air circulation system in a two compartment refrigeration device is provided wherein a restriction device in the form of movable baffles is located in an air conduit connecting the two compartments. The baffles are held in a factory pre-set position by a detent arrangement and the baffles can be selectively moved relative to one another in a non rotatable fashion, such as linearly by service personnel in order to change the ratio of air flowing into the two compartments.