Abstract: Firefighter's turn-out garment (19) has an outer layer of stretchable flame resistant fabric (10) formed from a series of flame resistant warp yarns (11) interwoven with a series of filling yarns (12). The filling yarns (12) comprise core yarns (15) formed from an elastic material, wrapped with a series of wrap yarns (16) formed from a flame resistant material. The stretchable flame resistant fabric (10) thus provides a desired degree of flame resistance protection, while at the same time is stretchable in one direction to provide the fabric with greater flexibility without sacrificing flame resistance protection.

Abstract: A weft selection device for a weaving machine has at least two drop wires with feed-through eyes. The drop wires are fixed rotatably in two planes lying above one another to take a weft thread extending through the feed-through eye within or beyond the reach of a gripper. Each drop wire has a bent end containing the feed-through eye. The drop wires are fixed rotatably in pairs on common fixing device. The top drop wire of each pair is bent upwards and the bottom drop wire of each pair is bent downwards. A free space is provided above and below the fixing device of each pair to allow through unimpeded the weft threads. Thus, it allows for an arrangement with a minimum angle of bend of the weft threads after they have passed through the feed-through eyes. The present weft change motion is suitable for coarse and stiff yarn.

Abstract: A wire winding guide for a reinforcing bar binding machine in which reinforcing bars are bound with a wire, the wire winding guide includes: a wire feed device for feeding the wire to bind the reinforcing bars; a guide portion for curling the wire fed out from the wire feed device so as to form the wire into a loop; a twisting hook for holding a portion of the wire wound and twisting the wire; a cutting device for cutting off the loop of the wire from the primary wire; a first and a second guide arm for guiding and holding the loop-shaped wire fed out from the guide portion, wherein the first and the second guide arm are arranged in the front of the twisting hook being opposed to each other; and a contact portion arranged close to the twisting hook, coming into contact with a crossing portion of the reinforcing bars in the process of binding.

Abstract: An improvement in a punch design for a punch used within a strapping tool which creates seal-less connections between overlapping steel strap segments that are to be bound together. The punch is relieved along the edge surfaces that experience extreme forces during the stamping operation which physically binds the strap segments together. The relieved edges also provide a less acute angle for the stamped edge surfaces to scrape against once the tension on the straps is released.

Abstract: A system and method for selectively refueling a plurality of vehicle storage tanks with compressed natural gas (CNG) are provided that utilize a compressor system operable at suction pressures ranging from about 330 to about 3600 psig and discharge pressures ranging from about 330 to about 4500 psig in combination with means for temporarily storing CNG at an intermediate storage pressure of from about 330 to about 4500 psig, preferably from about 1700 to about 2700 psig, means for selectively filling vehicle storage tanks with CNG from an inlet source, from the compressor discharge and from the intermediate storage tanks, and means for selectively supplying CNG to the compressor inlet at either the available line pressure or the intermediate storage pressure.

Abstract: An an inflator for the inflation of inflatable articles such as life vests and the like, such inflator being operated automatically upon being subjected to water as upon the ditching or parachuting of an aviator wearing a life vest provided with such inflator. In the preferred embodiment of the inflator disclosed, the automatic operating portion of it is embodied as an attachment to a known manually operated inflator, the resulting inflator being capable of operation both manually and automatically. The automatic operating portion of the inflator incorporates a releasable blocking device which holds an actuator pin operated by a coil compression spring in cocked condition until the releasable blocking device releases the actuator pin, which thereafter thrusts a piercing pin against and through the sealing diaphragm of a gas-containing capsule.

Abstract: By means of the device and the process, a defective pneumatic tire of the vehicle is provided with emergency running properties. This takes place by means of an inflating device, after the removal of which from the loading space, a signal is triggered, which constantly reminds the driver to move the vehicle only within the range of predetermined speeds. By means of the process, it is ensured that improper actions which would be possible in connection with the pneumatic tire with emergency running properties, are largely avoided.

Abstract: A fuel transfer device for transferring fuel from the fuel supply line of an internal combustion engine to, for example, a fuel receiving vessel, with reduced loss of vapor to the environment. A fuel supply conduit includes a fuel flow control valve and a vapor recovery hood, and is connected to the fuel supply line of an internal combustion engine. Vapor is returned to the air intake manifold of the engine by way of a vapor return conduit.

Abstract: A nozzle for attachment to a fluid-containing tank which is capable of applying negative air pressure to and establishing negative air pressure within the interior of the tank by forcing compressed air flow through the nozzle is provided by the present invention. The nozzle includes a vacuum pipe having an elongated generally cylindrical wall with first and second ends spaced apart, establishing a negative air pressure chamber therein that is capable of fluid communication with the interior of the tank when the nozzle is attached to the tank. The vacuum pipe is attachable to an opening of the tank at one end and open to ambient air at the other end, and openings exist through the wall of the vacuum pipe extending into the negative air pressure chamber. An air flow pipe surrounds the vacuum pipe, establishing an annular chamber therebetween. The air flow pipe is open to ambient air at the end adjacent the end of the vacuum pipe that is open to ambient air.

Abstract: A flexible, hollow puncture and drainage boot for insertion of an oil filter therein. The puncture and drainage boot includes a ledge member upon which an end wall of a vehicle oil filter is placed, to provide a cavity space between an end base member of the drainage boot and the bottom of the oil filter for drainage of fluid therefrom, through at least one hole produced by a piercing of the oil filter. The drainage boot further includes an exit conduit for drainage of oil therefrom.

Abstract: A valve assemblage (10, 50) for controlling the flow between fast and second containerized systems (C.sub.1, C.sub.2) having first and second openings (A,B), respectively. The assemblage comprises a first valve assembly (12, 52) positioned at the first opening of the fast containerized system and a second valve assembly (14, 54) positioned at the second opening of the second containerized system. A piston (20, 84) in the first valve assembly, when in a first position opens an entrance port (18, 100) for receiving fluid from or passing fluid into the first containerized system; and correspondingly, a retractable sleeve (36, 136) in the second valve assembly (14, 54) opens an entrance port (30, 122) in a proboscis member (26, 110) having a channel (28, 118) and outlet (32, 142, 144) for passing fluid to or receiving fluid from the second containerized system.

Abstract: A router for engaging a workpiece to be cut has a housing and a motor operable to rotate a drive shaft. A first fence is adjustably secured to the housing, and has a first planar surface oriented substantially parallel to the drive shaft axis. The first fence is adjustable to move the first planar surface toward and away from the drive shaft axis. A second fence is slidably attached to the first fence. The second fence has a second planar surface oriented substantially perpendicular to the drive shaft axis, and has an opening for receiving the bit therethrough. The second fence is slidable to move the second planar surface toward and away from the drive shaft to allow the bit to be plunged through the opening to cut the workpiece. The first and second planer surfaces are sufficiently sized so that either the first or second planer surface can be used as a base for the router with the router center of gravity located directly above the planer surface that is used as the router base.

Abstract: Two independently operable log delivery systems including a first carriage (A) and a second carriage (B), each carriage the mirror image of the other, each carriage including an upper pair of rollers (80,82) and a lower pair of rollers (84,86), the rollers oriented at ninety degree angles to each other. A main carriage support beam (60) carries each conveyor on pairs of upper rails (70,72) and lower rails (74,76). Upper rollers (80,82) are biased against upper rails (70,72) by means of a torque shaft (108). A dog (32) is mounted at an angle on a dog shaft so that the dogs of each carriage do not intercept one another should the carriages move past each other.

Abstract: A multi-purpose routing jig comprised of a set of box type truss members which can be made of plywood or the like and may be assembled with butt joints, glue, and screws or bolts, which members can be quickly assembled or disassembled without use of other tools. The structure of the jig comprises the series of truss members which when fastened together in its primary bench-type configuration holds the router internally, in inverted position, with the bit positioned for easy and accurate access to various workpieces. The jig can fasten together in different configurations to make a) a router table and fence, b) a freehand router table, c) a joint maker or horizontal router, c) an overhead router, d) a dado and rabbet cutter, e) an edge guide, and f) an extended portable router base.

Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus for preparing a flitch for slicing where the flitch includes a veneer-producing zone and a staylog-engaging zone. The apparatus comprises a drill mechanism for drilling a plurality of holes in the flitch and a mechanism for holding a flitch in a predetermined orientation relative to the drill mechanism. The holes are arranged in a predetermined pattern and extend from a flitch mounting surface to the veneer-producing zone so as to define a boundary between the veneer-producing zone and the staylog-engaging zone. A method for preparing a flitch for slicing comprises the steps of positioning the flitch in a preparing position and forming a plurality of dog-receiving holes in the flitch in a predetermined pattern so that each hole extends through the staylog-engaging zone to the veneer-producing zone.

Abstract: A screening arrangement for a window with a main frame and a glass-carrying frame journalled in the main frame, the glass-carrying frame being movable to a ventilating position, in which the glass-carrying frame plane forms an angle with the main frame plane, so that at least one wedge-shaped ventilation aperture is formed between the main frame and the glass-carrying frame, the screening arrangement comprising an air-permeable insect screen, which in a mounted position has three wall-like sections for screening the wedge-shaped ventilation aperture, the insect screen being folded into a bellows surface having an outer and an inner end fold, the inner end fold being connected with the main frame and the outer end fold being carried by a screen-carrying, separate frame connected with the main frame by hinges for mounting on the outside of the glass-carrying frame.

Abstract: Disclosed is an exhibition stand comprising a plurality of panels having side edges and openings adjacent a pair of opposite side edges, the panels being arranged vertically with said pair of opposite side edges vertical and in two or more rows and two or more columns, a plurality of connector units connecting together the panels, at least some of the connector units comprising an intermediate member having a plurality of apertures therethrough and at least two pins projecting therefrom, each pin comprising two pin parts releasably connected to one another and passing through a said aperture.

Abstract: An adjustable automobile sunshade is constructed of a shade body connected to extension bars such that the size and shape of the sunshade can be changed to fit the sizes and shapes of different automobile windows to provide maximum shading effect.

Abstract: An inner bearing is disposed in a cast mold formed by a punch and a die. A molten metal is poured into the die. Pressure is then applied to the molten metal. The socket plate is then knocked out by means of a pin member which passes into the mold to dislodge the socket plate.

Abstract: The molding apparatus includes a table movable between an area where molding sand is fed and a mold-producing area for carrying a pattern plate on which a flask is mounted, a cylinder for vertically moving the table, a closing cover having an opening at the lower part thereof, the opening communicating with an upper opening of the flask. The closing cover has a stepped part such that the cross-sectional area of the lower part of the closing cover is smaller than that of the upper part thereof. At least one air-supply pipe communicates with the upper part of the closing cover and an air valve communicates with the air-supply pipe to introduce ambient air into the air-supply pipe. An opening is formed in an upper and side part of the closing cover for communicating with a vacuum source. A press plate is suspended in the closing cover for a vertical movement such that the press plate can be airtightly inserted into the small lower part of the closing cover.

Abstract: An electromagnetic dam is employed to confine a vertically disposed pool of molten metal at the open end of the space between two counter-rotating, casting rolls in a continuous strip caster. The dam comprises three magnetic flux conductors each having a pair of spaced-part surfaces adjacent to and facing in the direction of the pool of molten metal. Two such surfaces of a first flux conductor define a relatively wide air gap adjacent the top part of the molten metal pool; two such surfaces of a second flux conductor define a relatively narrow air gap adjacent the bottom part of the pool, at the nip between the casting rolls; and two pool-facing surfaces of a third magnetic flux conductor are disposed between the spaced-apart surfaces of the first flux conductor in the wide air gap.

Abstract: A high-cycle regenerative combustion system has first and second regenerative heat exchanger units. A four-way valve is provided for alternately bringing the heat exchanger units into contact with a low temperature fluid and a high temperature fluid. The valve is switched at a switching cycle time not longer than 60 seconds. Each heat exchanger unit has a void ratio .epsilon. which substantially provides the maximum value (Q/V)max of the volumetric efficiency (Q/V). The temperature efficiency .eta. t is preset to be a value in a range between 0.7 and 1.0. The heat transmission coefficient h and the heat transmission area A of the heat exchanger unit are determined such that the temperature efficiency, which is calculated in accordance with a specific equation as being a function of the heat transmission coefficient, the heat transmission area and the switching cycle time .tau., falls under the preset value within the range mentioned above.

Abstract: A system for sealing the nozzle of a steam generator including a collapsible nozzle dam and an installation pivot arm. The collapsible nozzle dam includes a base portion receivable through a manway in the steam generator for retaining an inflatable seal in place within the nozzle, a post extending from the base portion, a plurality of foot assemblies positioned radially about the post for engaging a nozzle ring around the nozzle of the steam generator, a truss structure for supporting the foot assemblies with respect to said base portion including compression legs interconnecting the foot assemblies with the base portion and tension legs interconnecting the foot assemblies with the post. The foot assemblies fold about the post for insertion thereof through the manway to unfold once inside the steam generator for engaging the nozzle ring and positioning the base portion within the nozzle.

Abstract: An air conditioning system comprising a compressor, condenser and evaporator as functioning components in a primary loop for moving a working fluid in a continuous and automatic cycle of operation between such components. The system includes a plurality of zones through which the air to be conditioned is moved. The zones each include stacked horizontal tubes in a single coil with vertical heat exchanging fins in a parallel array with the tubes of each stack extending through the fins. A wrap-around heat pipe with first parallel tubes adjacent to the input of such zones and with second parallel tubes adjacent to the output of such zones and parallel horizontal lines coupling the first and second parallel tubes.

Abstract: A fluid dynamic crossflow cooling tower has a tower body. In the upper portion of the tower body, there is a horizontally disposed injection tubular element which has a plural number of spaced nozzles disposed on the lateral side. Heated fluid is pumped into the injection tubular element and is ejected out through the nozzles and forms a continuous screen of high velocity liquid flow into a horizontal diffuser. Outside cooling air is drawn into the tower through the air inlet located the lower portion of the tower body. The cooling air then mixes with heated liquid in the diffuser to perform heat exchange process. The liquid and air mixture then pass through a mist eliminator which separates liquid from the air. The air is then discharged out of the tower body, liquid is cooled and falls into a water dispersing trough and then passes through a heat radiator for the second pass heat exchanging process, and finally drops into a water tray at the bottom of the tower body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat dissipation unit for cross flow type cooling tower with which it is possible to prevent the emission of white vapor without lowering the cooling power of the cooling tower, and also without requiring troublesome routine operation. In order to accomplish the above object, the heat dissipation unit of the present invention comprises filling plates arranged vertically and parallel with each other so as to form spaces therebetween, each of the filling plates having uneven surfaces down which water to be cooled flows when water to be cooled is supplied onto the filling plates, and cowl members disposed between neighboring filling plates, each of the cowl members including a pair of side plate portions having upper ends and a roof portion connecting the upper ends of the side plate portions.

Abstract: A device including a side wall (3) and bottom walls (4, 5) together forming a metal vessel (2) containing a core (7) for exchanging heat between two fluids, i.e. preferably counter-flowing heating and heated fluids. The core is arranged vertically within the chamber and radiates heat towards the inner surface of the side wall through an intermediate space (24) provided between said wall and the core and filled with a fluid which is the same as or different from one of the fluids flowing therethrough. The chamber is cooled both by exposing the side wall (3) to the atmosphere and by using a thermosiphon effect to cause the fluid in the intermediate space (24) to flow through a closed circuit (30) including said intermediate space and at least one pipe (31) located outside the chamber and connected thereto at two vertically spaced points. The device may be used in oil industry exchangers.

Abstract: The tubular structure comprises at least a braid of flexible strands (10) comprising fibers (100) that cross over with a certain amount of play so that the structure is capable of expanding radially while shrinking axially when pressure is applied to the inside of the preform or the matrix.

Abstract: A downhole oil well pulling and running tool provides a releasable tool body that can be used to release a workstring such as a coiled tubing string from a tool assembly and to reattach if desired. To reestablish circulations (the ability to pump fluid down the workstring and up the annulus of the well) after detachment by increasing the pressure across a seated ball to a predetermined pressure that forces the ball through the seat into a ball cage. The cage is sized and shaped to carry a plurality of the ball valving members so that the unlatching and relatching procedure may be repeated as many times as desired until the ball cage is filled. Also providing a delay or timing system that will allow debris to pass thru the tool without a release.

Abstract: A method of drilling the packing gravel and formation materials around an existing casing pipe in order to regenerate an old well.

Abstract: A multipurpose work-saving and ergonomically designed gardening tool useful for transplanting seedlings and other gardening tasks. A creased metal blade has a faceted cutting edge with straight sides. A cylindrical handle supports the flat end of the blade with fasteners.

Abstract: A deep subsoiler (50) consists of a plurality of carriages (58) abreast on a frame (52) and a plurality of shanks (60) mounted on each of said carriages. The mounting for each of said shanks provides a fail-safe mechanism consisting of a pair of rosettes (72) with shear-bolts (86). Said rosettes enable the operator to minutely set an angle of attack for each shank tip (P37). Said carriages align parallel with a direction of travel. Each shank on the carriage functions at an increasing depth which provides a staged sequence with a shortest shank (60c) in a forward position. Theory and tests indicate a draft reduction using staged shanks. Said tips for these shanks produce larger voids in the subsoil and increase the flow of subsoil to the surface. Staged shank standards (P40) cut narrower grooves in the surface that inhibit rivulets. The larger voids hold more water and organic material and this material adheres better to the surface.

Abstract: A dirt distribution device for attachment to the outboard end of an earth moving blade of a grader machine includes a motor driven rotary dirt slinger carried on a platform that is pivotally carried on a support arm that, in turn, pivots on the clamp unit that mounts the device to the blade. The device serves to sling dirt scraped up by the moving blade over areas inaccessible to the blade, e.g., around the base of trees planted in rows adjacent ditches that require periodic reconditioning by scrapping using grader machines. The device basically includes a turnbuckle or equivalent unit to adjust the radial angle of the support arm relative to the blade and a similar unit to adjust the radial angle of the platform relative to the support arm, but may include further adjustment units to add additional tilt modes to the platform.

Abstract: A ram boring apparatus has a generally cylindrical body with an attached head, the apparatus being connected to a drive rod which pushes the apparatus forwardly through the earth. The drive rod can also rotate the body and the attached head about the longitudinal axis of the apparatus, and operation of the apparatus can also be supported by the ejection of pressure fluid from one or more jets arranged on the head and by a hammering mechanism carried by a portion of the body. The hammering mechanism is activatable by pressure fluid from the same source as the pressure fluid supplied to the one or more jets. The pressure fluid is delivered through the hollow drive rod and a control valve in a fluid supply line in the body, in dependence on the pressure of the pressure fluid supplied to the apparatus, selectively directs the pressure fluid to the one or more jets in the head or simultaneously to both the one or more jets and to the hammering mechanism.

Abstract: A system for controlling the rotation of a roll stabilizable control unit in a steerable rotary drilling assembly comprises an instrument carrier rotatably mounted on a support connected to the drill string. A first rotatable impeller is mounted for rotation by a flow of drilling fluid over the impeller and is coupled to the instrument carrier so as to transmit a torque to it. Sensors carried by the instrument carrier sense the rotational orientation of the instrument carrier and produce a control signal indicative of its rotational orientation, and the torque applied to the instrument carrier by the impeller is controlled, at least partly in response to said signal, so that the instrument carrier can, for example, be roll stabilized if required. A second rotatable impeller is coupled to the instrument carrier for transmitting to it a second torque, which may also be controlled, in the opposite direction to the torque transmitted by the first impeller.

Abstract: A telescoping hoist assembly and holding fork mechanism for an augering apparatus comprising a telescoping hoist arm with independently operating lift capability to lift auger flights to add them to or remove them from a string driving a cutting head for augering operations and a fork ram mechanism moveable horizontally and vertically within the augering apparatus to assist in the positioning of auger flights in their addition to or removal from the string.

Abstract: An apparatus for boring horizontally extending holes at shallow depths beneath the surface of the earth having a frame detachable connected to the bucket of a backhoe. The frame is rigidly connected to the bucket for movement thereby and includes a coupling and drive unit which is detachably mounted within the frame so that the coupling and drive unit can be reversed to push or pull an auger connected thereto in opposite directions relative to the bucket.

Abstract: An earth-boring bit has a bit body and at least one cantilevered bearing shaft depending inwardly and downwardly from the bit body. A cutter is mounted for rotation on the bearing shaft and includes a gage surface and an adjacent cutter backface. The cutter has negative offset with respect to the axis and direction of rotation of the bit. A plurality of cutting elements are arranged on the cutter including a plurality of gage cutting elements on the gage surface of the cutter. At least one of the gage cutting elements projects beyond the gage surface and defines a cutting surface facing the backface of the cutter for engaging the sidewall of the borehole being drilled as the gage cutting element moves up the sidewall.

Abstract: A rotary cone drill bit (10) with two-stage cutting action is provided. The drill bit (10) includes at least two truncated conical cutter assemblies (20) rotatably coupled to support arms (18), where each cutter assembly (20) is rotatable about a respective axis (44) directed downwardly and inwardly. The truncated conical cutter assemblies (20) are frusto-conical or conical frustums in shape, with a back face (60) connected to a flat truncated face (22, 62) by conical sides. The truncated face (22, 62) may or may not be parallel with the back face (60) of the cutter assembly (20). A plurality of primary cutting elements or inserts (24) are arranged in a predetermined pattern on the flat truncated face (22, 62) of the truncated conical cutter assemblies (20). The teeth (26) of the cutter assemblies (20) are not meshed or engaged with one another and the plurality of cutting elements (24) of each cutter assembly (20) are spaced from cutting elements (24) of other cutter assemblies (20).

Abstract: A vehicle which can execute both vehicle-speed based auto-cruising control and vehicle-interval distance based auto-cruising control has a single operation knob having a SET switch, a RESUME switch, and a COAST switch. In order to allow the single operation knob to set both a target vehicle speed and a target vehicle-interval distance, when the SET switch is operated during the vehicle-speed based auto-cruising control, a vehicle speed at the time of the operation or at the end of the switch operation is set to be the target vehicle speed; when the SET switch is operated during vehicle-interval distance based auto-cruising control, a vehicle-interval distance at the time of the operation or at the end of the switch operation is set to be the target vehicle-interval distance.

Abstract: An electrically-powered scooter vehicle for use by elderly, disabled and infirm people includes a self-locking connection means for connecting front and rear frame portions of the scooter. The scooter is convertible between three-wheel and four-wheel versions without use of tools. Automatic shut-off circuity minimizes inadvertent loss of battery power due to failure to turn off the scooter. An adjustably lockable telescoping tiller facilitates use of the scooter by persons of all sizes.

Abstract: A power transfer system for a four-wheel drive vehicle is disclosed having a transfer case with its input angled relative to its outputs by means of a constant velocity (CV) universal joint. More specifically, the transfer case input includes a first rotary member adapted to be rotatably driven about the rotary axis of the transmission output shaft, a second rotary member supported for rotation about a second rotary axis that is angled relative to the first rotary axis, and a CV joint interconnecting the first and second rotary members. The transfer case outputs include a pair of rotary output members supported for relative rotation about a common third rotary axis that is offset from the second rotary axis. A torque transfer arrangement is provided for transferring torque from the transfer case input to its outputs. As such, the CV joint allows the transfer case to be angulated so that reduced departure angles are achieved with respect to the prop shaft connections.

Abstract: A vehicle pedal assembly which includes a pedal extending in spaced position over a foot platform and with the pedal being movable up and down for respective control of the vehicle and/or of implements mounted on the vehicle. The operator can press down or lift up on the pedal, while resting his heel on the platform, and he can actuate the pedal in either the up or down direction for vehicle traction control, with one pedal, and for control of the implements mounted on the vehicle, with another pedal.

Abstract: A safety gate (24) is slidable vertically from an upper position at an elevator cab landing (22) where it obstructs movement of the elevator cab (20) into a hoistway, and a lower position that permits cab travel between a car frame (29) and the landing. An actuator (42) normally urges the gate upwardly; the actuator is moved by a cam assembly (36) on an approaching elevator car frame so as to slide the gate (24) downward, out of the way of cab motion.

Abstract: A vehicle brake assembly where the actuator tube is positioned in a relief portion formed in the periphery of a brake spider and a pair of separated return springs are respectively attached to a pair of brake shoes pivotably mounted to the spider where an actuator mounting flange is positioned against a shoulder formed in the actuator tube. The brake assembly overall size is minimized for use in a reduced diameter wheel while maximizing the travel of the brake shoes using a cam type actuator.

Abstract: A brake shoe assembly is formed by precision stamping a net shaped web blank having a series of tabs projecting outward therefrom and stamping a corresponding table member provided with tab receiving apertures and bending the table member into a semi-cylindrical segment. The web blank and the table are assembled causing the web tabs and table apertures to be interlocked securely locating the parts temporarily prior to the cooperating tabs and apertures being permanently joined together using a hot staking process without any portion thereof extending substantially beyond the outer semi-cylindrical surface of the table.

Abstract: An apparatus for absorbing vibrations in a structural member, such as in an aircraft fuselage, has first and second plates for attaching to the structural member. A mass, which is suspended between the plates, includes a first block connected to the first plate by a first spring and a second block connected to the second plate by a second spring. The springs may be formed by metal straps which allow the mass to move along one axis or by rods which allow two axis movement of the mass. One sensor produces a signal indicating vibration of the structural member and another sensor produces a signal indicating vibration of the mass. A mechanism connected to the first and second block responds to a control signal by varying a distance between the first and second block to alter stiffness of the first and second springs.

Abstract: A torque converter is provided with both a lock-up clutch and a disengaging clutch for use with a manual transmission. When the disengaging clutch is engaged, torque is transmittable through a torque converter impeller and turbine fluid coupling. When the lock-up clutch is engaged, torque is mechanically transmitted through the lock-up clutch to a manual transmission input shaft. A single control mechanism effects selective engagement and disengagement of both the lock-up clutch and the disengaging clutch. In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, a weight may be engaged and disengaged from various components within the torque converter to change the ratio of a moment of inertia of a power input mechanism and a power output mechanism defined by portions of the torque converter. A lock-up clutch in the alternate embodiment and the weight are also engaged and disengaged by a single control mechanism.

Abstract: A gate-type shift lever device having a stopper which is disposed so as to prevent the movement of a shift lever positioned in one of the P shift range and N shift range and which, in this case, prevents the movement of the shift lever positioned in the P shift range to other shift ranges than the P shift range, and the movement of the shift lever positioned in the N shift range to the R shift range. This makes it possible to reliably set a shift lever in a shift lock state under a specific condition without effecting a pushing operation of a shift lever knob and by a simple structure.

Abstract: A park mechanism for an automotive transmission having an output shaft comprises a rotatable lock ring structure connected to the output shaft, a non-rotatable lock ring structure positioned in proximity to the rotatable lock ring structure, and a pressure mechanism (preferably, including a spring-biased piston within a pressure chamber) responsive to application of pressure thereto for moving the non-rotatable lock ring structure to a disengaged position for non-engagement with the rotatable lock ring structure, and responsive to the release of pressure therefrom for moving the non-rotatable lock ring structure to an engaged position for engagement with the rotatable lock ring structure. Preferably, the rotatable lock ring structure is provided with at least one receptacle or tooth, and the non-rotatable lock ring structure is provided with at least one tooth receivable in the receptacle or tooth.