Abstract: A carbureted flameholder (30) with optial cooling is provided for a bypass turbojet-engine. The flameholder (30) comprises a body (34) which extends radially into the primary flow. The body (34) is formed by a V-dihedral having two outer plates (35, 36) which intersect at a common ridge apex (37). An air tube (38) is mounted between the two outer plates (35, 36) and at least one fuel conduit (44, 45) is disposed to the rear of the air tube (38). The overall cross-section of the air tube (38) is approximately triangular and the air tube (38) includes a transverse downstream wall that is curved to define a trough (42) in which the fuel conduit (44, 45) is located. The air tube (38) includes orifices (41, 46) directed against the dihedral plates (35, 36) and the fuel conduit (44, 45) to cool them. The fuel conduit includes a nozzle injector (46) directed downstream towards the afterburner chamber (23).

Abstract: A plant control system controls a plant modeled as a discrete-system model including an element relative to a response delay of the plant. The plant control system includes an actuator for generating an input to the plant, a first detector detecting an output from the plant, and a second detector for detecting the input to the plant which is generated by the actuator. An identifier identifies parameters to be established of the discrete-system model based on data representing an output of the first detector and data representing an output of the second detector. A manipulated variable determining unit determines a manipulated variable which determines the input to the plant to control operation of the actuator such that the output from the first detector will be equalized to a predetermined target value, according to a predetermining algorithm using the parameters of the discrete-system model which are identified by the identifier.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring catalytic converter efficiency monitor the switch ratio of upstream and downstream exhaust gas oxygen sensors based on an acceptable temperature range of the catalytic converter. In one embodiment, catalytic converter temperature is determined based on exhaust gas temperature. The exhaust gas temperature may be used to infer the temperature of the catalytic converter mid-bed. The efficiency may be determined based on a correspondence with a number of mass air flow ranges. The system and method may also use vehicle speed and EGR to assure that the monitor samples data during repeatable, robust load-speed-temperature conditions. Switch data is stored in keep-alive memory to increase the confidence of the efficiency determination due to a larger data collection phase. A filter having a cycle based constant may be used to filter a current switch ratio before incorporating it into an average switch ratio.

Abstract: A foreign matter-removing filter is provided upstream of an electrically-heated heater.

Abstract: In an exhaust system of the internal combustion engine, there are provided, in this order from upstream, a three-way catalyst, an adsorbent-catalyst containing at least zeolite in its composition and capable of absorbing hydrocarbons, an electrically heated catalyst containing at least platinum in its composition, and a catalyst containing at least palladium in its composition. The electrically heated catalyst can effectively purify low boiling-point HC of paraffinic hydrocarbon which has been desorbed from the adsorbent-catalyst after about 20 seconds from the start of the engine. On the other hand, the catalyst can effectively purify high boiling-point HC of aromatic hydrocarbon which has been desorbed from the adsorbent-catalyst after about 80 seconds from the start of the engine. When the catalyst is an electrically heated catalyst, it is energized after the energization of the other electrically heated catalyst is ended and the supply of electric power can hence be minimized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a backpressure control circuit for a hydraulic drive device, which reduces the loss in drive power and which can suppress cavitation. Thus, the backpressure control circuit for hydraulic drive devices is a hydraulic drive circuit: for supplying to a hydraulic motor pressurized oil discharged from a hydraulic pump through a direction changeover valve, which is switched upon receipt of a pilot pressure; and for permitting at the time of braking by the hydraulic motor, a throttle valve to throttle return oil from the hydraulic motor and oil discharged from the hydraulic pump to generate a backpressure to supply pressurized oil to the hydraulic motor via a check valve for prevention of cavitation.

Abstract: This invention uses a body force to trap the liquid component of a fluid in local potential minimums in a continuous cavity in an expander. Shaping of the cavity traps the vapor components of the fluid between these "liquid pistons". In the external combustion embodiment, the cavities have a continuously increasing cross section. Therefore, the surface pressure of the fluid generates an unbalanced force on the containing expander. The cavities are shaped such that components of the unbalanced forces combine to generate a torque, which rotates the expanders. In the preferred embodiment, some of this rotational force is fed back by gearing to revolve the expanders around a rotor axis. This revolving generates a centrifugal body force on the fluid in the expander cavities. In the internal combustion embodiment, the expander stages are preceded by decreasing cross section stages which compress the fuel air mixture. The mixture is ignited and expands in the following stages.

Abstract: A multistage supercharging system for a reciprocating engine, which is suitable for use in an aircraft capable of flying at high altitude, includes plural stage turbochargers connected in series to each other. A control unit controls operation of these turbochargers. The turbocharger at each stage includes a turbine side bypass passage bypassing the turbine, a compressor side bypass passage bypassing the compressor, a wastegate valve for controlling the flow rate of exhaust flowing through the turbine side bypass passage, a bleed valve for controlling the flow rate of intake air flowing through the compressor side bypass passage, and a pressure sensor disposed at the downstream side of the compressor. The control unit receives a signal from the pressure sensor, and controls the respective valves to selectively operate the turbochargers.

Abstract: Boron, silicon and/or arsenic in geothermal steam is removed by contacting the steam with an alcohol containing at least four carbon atoms or polyols having at least two carbon atoms.

Abstract: A cooling unit is structured such that a temperature sensor is formed on at least one of the substrates that form a thermoelectric conversion device to which thermoelectric elements are connected, an input/output electrode extending from the temperature sensor and an electrode formed on the other surface opposed to the substrate on which the temperature sensor is formed are connected to each other by electrically conductive material, and a control circuit for controlling a current supplied to the thermoelectric conversion device according to an output of the temperature sensor is connected thereto. By this structure, only one surface of the substrate is subjected to a manufacturing process, and there is no need for a temperature sensor such as a thermistor to be supplied as a discrete component for mounting on a substrate of the thermoelectric conversion device.

Abstract: An improved HTSC filter system design. An improved HTSC filter system comprises a cryocooler and dewar assembly, a heat dissipation assembly and at least one heat pipe providing a thermal coupling between said heat dissipation assembly and said cryocooler and dewar assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the cryocooler and dewar assembly is environmentally sealed within a double-walled aluminum canister, and the heat pipes are formed from stainless steel tubes having a predetermined amount of ammonia provided therein.

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering current to a cooled electrical device. The apparatus includes at least one electrical line having a first end at a first temperature and a second end at a second temperature being lower than the first temperature. The second end is provided for connection to the cooled electrical device to deliver current to the cooled electrical device. The cooled electrical device is preferable a superconducting device. At least a portion of the electrical line includes a part of a cold head. The part of the cold head is preferably a regenerator or a pulse tube of a pulse tube cooler.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for unloading a plurality of containers having pressurized liquefied gas contained therein. A pressurized displacement gas is fed to a first container or group of containers to discharge the liquefied gas therefrom. The displacement gas is then withdrawn from the first container or group and it is separated into a first vapor stream and a second vapor stream. The first vapor stream is heated and passed to the first container or group. The second vapor stream is fed to a second container or group to discharge liquefied gas therefrom. Communication between the first container or group and the second container or group is severed and the foregoing steps are repeated for all of the containers in succession, with only the last container or group emptied of liquid remaining at the pressure of the displacement gas, and all of the containers at the end of the process except the last container or group being filled with a lower pressure vapor.

Abstract: The invention comprises a system for supplying carbon dioxide liquids while maintaining a desirable pressure in a liquid carbon dioxide storage vessel. In an exemplary embodiment, an improved vaporizer is deployed in a downstream line from the storage vessel. The vaporizer converts a portion of the withdrawn liquid carbon dioxide into replacement carbon dioxide vapor using heat from steam or electricity supplied by the facility. This replacement carbon dioxide vapor is returned to the storage vessel to maintain the desired internal tank pressure as liquified carbon dioxide is withdrawn. The vaporizer includes an elongated cylindrical steel shell with spaced apart ends. Each end has a steel end cap that is welded to the body. Either end cap may be removed to service the vaporizer. The vaporizer body is penetrated by three ports, a steam inlet, a liquid carbon dioxide inlet and a carbon dioxide vapor outlet.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a non-linear thermal coupling to connect a heat load to a powered cooler, the coupling including: first and second thermal transfer elements, the first transfer thermal transfer element being thermally connected to the heat load and the second thermal transfer element being thermally connected to the powered cooler; the first and second thermal transfer elements being physically separated by a first gap when the first and second thermal transfer elements are at a relatively high temperature, and the first and second thermal transfer elements being in mutual physical contact when the first and second thermal transfer elements are at a relatively low temperature so as to thermally connect the heat load and the powered cooler; and the first and second thermal transfer elements being placed in the mutual physical contact by thermal contraction of a contracting element.

Abstract: A superconducting system having a coil or cable in the form of strands at superconducting temperature is connected to a power supply at room temperature. The connection is by means of a stranded current lead substantially under regular conducting conditions. Each current lead strand is insulated and connected to a corresponding superconducting strand so as to supply current and to contribute an individual series resistance. The temperature-sensitive resistance provides an important current self-limiting mechanism to forestall current imbalance or channeling among the superconducting strands and therefore forestall premature quenching. Various embodiments are directed to regulating the current in the individual superconducting strands, including regulating the resistance in the individual current lead strands with careful temperature control as well as improving the overall superconducting system with optimized cooling.

Abstract: A refrigeration system having a closed circulating circuit filled with a refrigerant which on evaporation expands and gives rise to an increase in pressure in the whole or in parts of the circulating circuit, and which at ambient temperature has a saturation pressure that is higher than the maximum working pressure in the refrigeration circuit. A refrigeration of this kind may, for example, be carbon dioxide. By allowing vaporized refrigerant to condense against the surface of the refrigerant in liquid phase, contained in a container that is insulated and has adapted size and adapted liquid level, the pressure in the circulating circuit can be maintained below the maximum working pressure of the refrigeration circuit. Thus undesirable build-up of pressure in the event of, e.g.

Abstract: An ice-making water tank 30, which has a main body 50, is disposed generally below ice-making plates 28. A deep portion 51 of smaller cross-section is formed in the main body 50. The discharge inlet 56 of an overflow pipe 55 is disposed in the central portion of the water surface in the main body 50, and the height of the discharge outlet is set at the upper limit H of the level of the ice-making water. A float switch 57, which sets the lower limit of the water level, is disposed in the central portion of the water surface in the deep portion. Thus, water levels which are almost equal to the prescribed upper limit H and lower limit L can be set even if the ice-making water tank is mounted at an inclined angle.

Abstract: An Improved Refrigeration System and Heating/Defrost Cycle is disclosed. The system, for heating circulating air and defrosting an enclosed area, includes a refrigerant, an evaporator using said refrigerant for heating the circulating air; and a compressor for receiving the refrigerant from the evaporator and compressing the refrigerant to a higher temperature and pressure. Advantageously, the system further includes the combination of an expansion valve positioned between the compressor and the evaporator for forming a partially expanded refrigerant, a controller for sensing system parameters, and a mechanism responsive to said controller, based on the sensed parameters, for increasing temperature differential between the refrigerant and the circulating air, for improving system efficiency and for optimizing system capacity during heating and defrost cycles.

Abstract: A refrigeration system to be driven by an electrical power source. A compressor mechanism in a hermetically sealed compressor housing circulates a refrigerant located within the compressor housing through a loop. A motor in the compressor housing and in contact with the refrigerant within the compressor housing is coupled with the compressor mechanism. A power supply line adapted to be connected to the electrical power source has an interior portion passing through and located within the compressor housing. The interior portion is in contact with the refrigerant in the compressor housing. A power switching circuit in the compressor housing and in contact with the refrigerant within the compressor housing connects between the power supply line and the winding for selectively applying electrical power from the electrical power source to a motor winding.

Abstract: A condensate drain pan. The drain pan comprises a frame supporting a surface; a side outlet in the frame proximal a high point; and a bottom outlet in the surface proximal a low point. The surface is sloped so that the first side drains to the side outlet; the surface is sloped so that the second side drains to the bottom outlet; and the surface is sloped from the high point to the low point.

Abstract: A beverage container having a beverage compartment and an ice compartment separated by a removable seal which, when removed, allows the ice and beverage to mix thereby cooling the beverage. The removable seal prevents premature mixing of the beverage and the ice and allows the container to be stored warm, with water in the ice compartment, indefinitely. Prior to use, the container is placed in a dual-temperature environment that freezes the water in the ice compartment but doesn't freeze the beverage. Freezing of the beverage is prevented by an air gap between the beverage and the ice that acts as a thermal barrier. An ice anchor and an air gap in the ice compartment reduce the melting rate of the ice by suspending the ice within the ice compartment, out of contact with the melt water and surrounded by an insulating layer of air.

Abstract: A portable evaporative cooling system includes a liquid storage tank, a pump coupled to the tank and a power source coupled to the pump. In addition, the system includes one or more nozzles coupled to the pump for converting a liquid to a relatively fine mist. The pump pumps the liquid from the tank to the one or more nozzles in a substantially non-pulsating manner, thereby providing a substantially continuous misting.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device for making, bagging, and delivering a sealed bag of ice 12 to a consumer 22. The user 22 merely deposits a specified amount of money into the coin operated 18 vending machine and the user thereafter receives the completely sealed bag of ice 12. The present invention 10 has refrigeration means 30 which supplies ice 34 into a hopper area 32 having outfeed means 36 for dispensing ice into a bagging means 39. The ice bagging means 39 has a replaceable roll 48 of plastic material which is conveyed through the machine having a cutting and heat sealing means 41 and 43 which cuts out a bag and produces sealed ends on the bag of ice. Thereafter the sealed bag of ice 50 is delivered to the customer access area 20 where the customer 22 can pick up and access the frozen bag of ice.

Abstract: An ice maker has an ice tray having at least one fluid receptor cavity for forming an ice mass therein. An ejector assembly conveniently has one or more ejector members corresponding in number and in register respectively with the cavities. The ejector assembly is fixed with respect to the tray and the tray is movable relative to said assembly to cause entry of the or each member into its associated cavity and consequent ejection of the formed ice mass therefrom.

Abstract: A compact chiller for receiving supply temperature water from a source as a chilling tank in which a thermally conductive chilling probe is positioned for chilling the water in the tank. Supply water is fed through the tank and to the inlet of a valve selectively positionable between open and closed positions so that water from the supply may entirely flow into the tank or have a portion flowing into the tank and the remainder through the valve. A chilled water supply tube within the tank and the outlet of the valve communicate the inlet to a spout so that chilled water or a mixture of chilled water and entering supply water may be dispensed from the faucet. The supply water may be water from the faucet of a sink diverter valve to the chiller. Filters may be connected in communication between the faucet and the entry into the chiller tank.

Abstract: A refrigerator has a storage compartment defined with two lateral walls and a rear wall. The walls has a liner at its innermost surface and a urethane foam outside the liner. The refrigerator is provided with a passageway defined with a sunken portion of the liner which is depressed toward a urethane foam and a cover plate installed within a storage compartment to cover the sunken portion and having an outlet port through which a cooled-air from an evaporator is introduced into the storage compartment.

Abstract: A cooling device for a motor vehicle has a secondary circuit for transferring cold generated in an evaporator of a primary cooling circuit of a cooling unit, by means of a coolant, to at least one cold accumulator and/or to at least one heat exchanger for cooling the air fed to a vehicle interior. The secondary circuit has a control and distribution unit that feeds a first fraction of coolant flow, the level of which can be adjusted, to the cold accumulator, and a second fraction of coolant flow, the level of which can also be adjusted, to the heat exchanger. The cooling device allows optimum use of the cold accumulator during standard air-conditioning or in the peak load range, improves passenger comfort in the vehicle, and prevents frosting of the heat exchanger.

Abstract: In a generator cooling system (10) for a generator used for current generation in a power station, said generator having a generator cooler (11) which is arranged, together with further coolers (12, . . . , 17), in a closed intermediate cooling circuit (18) which transfers heat to a main cooling water system via at least one intermediate cooler (19, 20), increased capability is achieved by providing, in the intermediate cooling circuit (18), means (32) which improve the transmission of heat from the generator cooler (11) into the main cooling water system.

Abstract: Multiple coil fittings are connected in series to a closed loop single pipe circuit. Each coil fitting provides a paralleled chilled water flow to a fan coil servicing an enclosure. The coil fitting has a housing enclosing a first tubing for directing chilled water to the fan coil and a second tubing for directing return water to the pipe circuit. A baffle is mounted radially on the end of the second tubing proximal to the pipe circuit causing a portion of the chilled water in the pipe circuit to flow into the first pipe with the return water entering the pipe circuit below the baffle so there is no mixing of return water with the chilled water entering the first tubing regardless of the direction of flow in the pipe circuit. A humidistat mounted near the load coil farthest from the chiller sends a relative humidity signal to a diverter valve that changes the direction of chilled water flow in the pipe circuit.

Abstract: An air curtain generator generates an air curtain in a refrigerant compartment of a refrigerator. In the air curtain generator, a sensor senses open and closed states of a refrigerant compartment door. A brushless direct current air curtain fan blows cool air into a refrigerant compartment according to a sensing result of the sensor in order to generate an air curtain in the refrigerant compartment. A direct current power source supplies a direct current driving current to the brushless direct current air curtain fan. A driver drives the brushless direct current air curtain fan. A microcomputer controls an operation of the driver according to the sensing result of the sensor. The air curtain generator maximizes functions of an air curtain generator by applying a brushless direct current air curtain fan having low noise level, low power consumption, and high efficiency thereto.

Abstract: There is disclosed an novel refrigeration apparatus and a method of refrigeration. The novel refrigeration apparatus comprises a desorber/evaporator, a gas/liquid compressor operatively connected to said desorber/evaporator, a resorber/condenser operatively connected to said gas/liquid compressor, an expansion device operatively connected to said resorber/condenser and to said desorber/evaporator and a circulating refrigerant comprising carbon dioxide and a liquid co-fluid in which the carbon dioxide is differentially soluble. The refrigeration method comprises compressing carbon dioxide gas and a liquid co-fluid in a gas/liquid compressor to an increased pressure, such that carbon dioxide at least partially dissolves in the liquid co-fluid, and reducing the pressure on the liquid co-fluid containing the dissolved carbon dioxide so that dissolved carbon dioxide comes out of solution with the liquid co-fluid, and recirculating the gaseous carbon dioxide and liquid co-fluid to the gas/liquid compressor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid container containing a plurality of enclosed cells formed between at least a first layer and a second layer of polymeric material. Each enclosed cell contains essentially less than about 2 fluid ounces of an aqueous-based solid or liquid. Preferably, each enclosed cell contains less than about 1 fluid ounce of an aqueous-based solid or liquid. In a further aspect, the first layer and second layer of polymeric materials are perforated to allow separation of an individual enclosed cell from the remainder of the plurality of enclosed cells.

Abstract: A process and associated apparatus for removing aromatics and/or higher molecular weight hydrocarbons from a methane-based gas stream comprising the steps of (a) condensing a minor portion of the methane-based gas stream thereby producing a two-phase stream, (b) feeding said two phase stream to the upper section of a column, (c) removing from the upper section of the column an aromatic- and/or heavies-depleted gas stream, (d) removing from the lower section of the column an aromatic- and/or heavies-rich liquid stream, (e) contacting via indirect heat exchange the aromatic- and/or heavies-rich liquid stream with a methane-rich stripping gas thereby producing a warmed liquid stream and a cooled stripping gas stream, (f) feeding said cooled stripping gas stream to the lower section of the column; and (g) contacting said two-phase stream and the cooled stripping gas stream in the column thereby producing the aromatic- and/or heavies-depleted gas stream and the aromatic- and/or heavies-rich liquid stream.

Abstract: A system for generating refrigeration and providing the refrigeration into a cryogenic rectification plant wherein, in addition to refrigeration generated by turboexpansion, further refrigeration for the plant is generated by a recirculating multicomponent refrigerant in a refrigeration circuit.

Abstract: A setting of metallic parts for setting a facet cut precious stone comprises a prong portion for pressing the crown of the facet cut precious stone or the crown and the table of the facet cut precious stone from above so as to be in pressure-contact therewith. The setting also includes a concave-shaped inserting portion in pressure-contact with the culet of the facet cut precious stone from below. The facet cut precious stone is held on one side of the setting, and a heated and dissolved thermoplastic agent is flowed into a pressure contact-surface of the prong portion of the setting of metallic parts. Subsequently the thermoplastic agent is cooled and solidified, thereby to bring the setting metallic parts into close contact with the facet cut precious stone.

Abstract: A gemstone setting is provided having channels into which grooved gemstones are snapped and secured. Each channel is provided with opposing, flexible prong members extending from the base of the gemstone setting. As the grooved gemstones are snapped into the channels, the prong members flex outwardly as the gemstones are pushed downwardly into the channels, such prong members snapping into engagement with the grooves on the gemstones to securely hold the gemstones within such channels. When the channels of the gemstone setting have been filled with gemstones, the gemstone setting is rendered invisible.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making a device for stabilizing a Bragg grating relative to temperature, the device being of the type comprising two materials having coefficients of thermal expansion that are far apart, the method comprising the steps consisting in:supplying a glass and a metal suitable for fixing to each other by a chemical reaction between them in an appropriate range of temperatures; andputting the glass and the metal into contact with each other at a temperature lying in said appropriate temperature range so as to fix them together.

Abstract: A device for the formation, by pyrolysis, of a coating composed of metal or a metal compound on a face of a hot glass substrate which is in motion by bringing the face into contact with a gaseous reagent, includes a vault; support device for conveying the hot glass substrate along a path through a coating chamber defined between the vault and the face; device for supplying and distributing gaseous reagent to the coating chamber as a flow; and device for discharging exhaust gas from the coating chamber. The device for supplying and distributing gaseous reagent includes an ejection nozzle having defined therein a slot which opens directly into the coating chamber and has longitudinal internal walls which are substantially parallel to each other. The ejection nozzle has longitudinal internal walls which define a continuous convergent path which terminates at and communicates with the slot and which has an angle of convergence (.alpha.), thereby causing the flow of gaseous reagent to conform to the slot.

Abstract: Fused biconical tapered couplers formed from the pulling of heated optical fibers have controllable coupling ratios by dynamically adjusting the heat intensity and pull speed during fabrication. Fiber coupler fabrication begins by arranging two optical fibers, heating the optical fibers using a heat source a predetermined distance from the optical fibers, and pulling the optical fibers at an initial pulling velocity as the heated optical fibers soften. The heat source is moved away from the optical fibers and the pulling velocity is selectively reduced in response to a substantial change in the detected coupling ratio. Changes in the coupling ratio are controlled by selectively reducing the pulling speed and the heat intensity to a point where the pulling of the optical fibers may be halted, and the heat removed, without a substantial change in the detected coupling ratio. The coupling ratio may be monitored at different wavelengths for fabrication of wideband couplers and wavelength division multiplexers.

Abstract: A method of making a knitting tool for a textile machine includes the following steps: stamping a knitting tool blank from stock material, wherein the stamped blank has, at an outer periphery thereof, a sharp burr and/or a sharp edge resulting from the stamping step; and submitting the stamped blank to an embossing step for rounding and/or chamfering the sharp burr and/or the sharp edge, whereby the sharp burr and/or the sharp edge is at least partially eliminated by embossing.

Abstract: An improvement to a flat bed knitting machine comprises a wheel positioned on the carrier of the flat bed knitting machine. The wheel turns as yarn passes thereover for knitting, thus allowing the wheel to measure the amount of yarn used. A series of magnets positioned on a bar beneath the needle bed send signals to a sensor attached to the carriage of the knitting machine as the sensor passes thereover. These signals instruct a logic circuit contained within a logic circuit control box to accept input from the wheel. The magnets are spaced apart by the distance of a known number of needles. Thus, the amount of yarn used can be divided by a known number of needles to arrive at a stitch size to help in the calibration of the flat bed knitting machine.

Abstract: A computer-controlled ground mesh jacquard knitting machine. The machine includes a set of yarn feeders supported on the machine base, a set of needles mounted on a needle cylinder, a set of first needle jacks respectively coupled to the needles, a set of second needle jacks respectively coupled to the first needle jacks, a lifting cam device controlled to lift the needles and the first needle jacks. The lifting cam device includes needle lifting guide blocks and flat guide blocks and needle descending guide blocks respectively arranged in an outertrack thereof, and the needle lifting guide blocks are arranged in an inner track thereof, and a needle selector is mounted below the lifting cam device, wherein the needle selector is controlled to selectively drive the second needle jacks when the needles and the first needle jacks are moved by the lifting device causing the needles to achieve a ground mesh jacquard knitting operation.

Abstract: A modular oscillating head, particularly for stretching and softening industrial hides and similar products, comprising flexible mats (31, 32) for the continuous longitudinal advancement of the hides between at least one pair of plates with facing tools upon which actuation means act for producing their relative oscillation along a working plane (n) substantially perpendicular to that of the advancement. Two moving plates (7, 8) are provided anchored to respective beating bodies (3, 4) positioned on opposite sides with respect to a fixed supporting structure (2) along the working plane (.pi.). The beating bodies (3, 4) are provided with a symmetrical oscillating movement with respect to the central structure in the working plane (.pi.).

Abstract: The track lock for snowmobiles is a portable anti-theft device secured to the track of a snowmobile. The device is in the form of a main arm which is longer than a standard snowmobile track. Clamps are included for securing the main bar to the track in the form of one fixed clamp and one movable clamp. A lock is provided for fixing the movable clamp in place while the device is in use. Wings extend outward from the device across outer edge sections of the track to prevent the device from being removed by cutting the track. Guards in the form of flanges are also included on the device to surround and protect the locking mechanism. A flexible member extends through the main arm and connects between the first and second clamps. The flexible member is made of a suitable high tensile strength material to resist being cut therethrough.

Abstract: An apparatus which inhibits the theft of equipment such as personal computers is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, a locking interface for the specially designed slot includes two legs pivotably coupled together about an articulation point. The two legs each have opposing flanges on a first end and handles on a second end. The two legs define a first and a second position, with the flanges and legs adapted for insertion and removal when in the first position. The flanges engage an inner surface of the wall when the legs are in the second position. The preferred embodiment includes a retainer that is coupled to the handles of the first and second legs that retain the legs in the second position when the flanges engage the inner surface. In the preferred embodiment, the handles define an aperture and an object extends through the aperture to hold the legs in the second position. The object may be any suitable object, including a cable or shackle of a lock.

Abstract: An apparatus which inhibits the theft of equipment such as personal computers is disclosed. The equipment must have an external wall provided with a specially designed, approximately rectangular slot having preselected dimensions. An attachment mechanism includes a housing for a spindle having a first portion rotatable within the housing, a shaft extending outwardly from the housing, and a crossmember at the end of the shaft having peripheral dimensions closely conforming to the internal dimensions of the slot. An abutment mechanism also emanates from the housing, and is located on opposite sides of the shaft intermediate the housing and the crossmember. The peripheral cross-sectional dimensions of the abutment mechanism and the shaft in combination closely conform to the dimensions of the slot. The length of the shaft from the housing to the crossmember is approximately equal to the thickness of the external wall of equipment.

Abstract: A remotely activated locking device for closure elements that is self-contained within the closure elements, electrically operated and reliable. An electric motor with a worm gear is meshed with a gear mechanism to control the movement of a locking tongue member. A gear member is caused to move between two angular positions. The gear member includes a perpendicularly mounted off-center pin. A pivotally mounted elongated arm is pushed by the offset pin to cause the retraction of a spring loaded tongue member. A receiver is also housed within the closure element to activate the motor. A remote transmitter sends a signal to activate the receiver that in turn creates an output for a predetermined amount of time when the code transmitted matches the code stored.

Abstract: A lock, particularly for the door of a motor vehicle, having lock elements including at least one lock element which can be connected by connecting elements to at least one manipulator. A coupling device is arranged in a force transmission path between the manipulator and the at least one lock element.

Abstract: Combination cylinder that can be extracted from the outside for a latch, characterized in that support (4) of cylinder (3) has a radial catch piece (6) that can be retracted relative to a radial slot (7) of the internal wall of the static body (5) attached to the door, and there is a transverse lift-bar (8), a counter-spring push-button (9) and one each first (10) and second (11) openings attached in permanent axial alignment with said push-button (9); said lift-bar (8) has a first arm (8a) joined in an articulating manner with said retractable catch piece (6), a second arm (8b) with one end that can interfere with the rotary path of radial projection (13) present in cylinder (3).