Abstract: A valve seat insert inspection system generally comprises a camera which inspects the inner periphery of the valve seat insert adjacent the cylinder head. The camera detects the difference reflectivity of any gap between the valve seat insert and cylinder head. The image from the camera is analyzed in software to determine the size of the gap. A warning is indicated if the gap exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A system and method for measuring end gap position and rotation of rings on a piston reciprocating in an engine cylinder. Eddy current induction detectors are installed in ports extending through the cylinder wall spaced around the circumference. Signals are collected from each detector over a portion of the engine cycle for a number of revolutions, and the end gap position is associated with a detector having a significant variation in sensed induction currents.

Abstract: A method of testing a tire for rain groove wander is provided which allows a tire to be objectively tested in a laboratory wherein the objective test results closely correlate with subjective field analysis type data, thereby allowing for the subjective tire performance to be predicted while precluding the need for subjective field analysis of the particular tire. The method also allows objective testing of a single tire size by varying the radial loading in the laboratory test set, thereby precluding the construction of multiple tire sizes each having the same tread design. The method simulates rain groove road conditions and correlates objective analysis data obtained via the laboratory test methodology with subjective field analysis data of rain groove wander tire performance of other tires, thereby providing a substantially accurate technique for identifying the subjective performance of the tire without having to conduct the field testing to obtain such subjective field analysis data.

Abstract: A wind tunnel consisting of a closed loop passageway including a test station and an impellor for producing an air stream through such passageway, a device for detecting the standing sound wave of such air stream at the test station and control means responsive to such standing sound wave for propagating at least one sound wave of a selected phase at a point in such air stream to nullify such standing sound wave.

Abstract: A filling level measuring device operating with microwaves and to be fastened on a container (3) is provided, the device having a housing (11) and a rod-shaped antenna (7) pointing into the container (3) and the device being designed such that the antenna (7) does not transmit or receive microwaves in the region of a measuring device fastening and the transmitted power is not impaired by condensate or moisture. According to a first solution variant, the antenna (7) is fastened in the housing (11) and a section of the antenna (7) in the region of the measuring device fastening is surrounded by a metallic sleeve (8). According to a second solution variant, a sleeve (8a) in which the antenna (7) is fastened is formed onto the housing (11).

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, there is an electronic comparator that monitors and exhibits on one or more video displays current information measured and monitored as to physical attributes relating to a revolvably rotating linearly-extending stirring shaft of which a distal end carries stirring blades positioned within media supported within a vessel stably mounted relative to a stably mounted drive mechanism and the stirring shaft, and a visual display video that during stirring displays visually the measured and monitored current degree of wobble of the stirring shaft, magnitude of vibrations of the stirring shaft, current degree of verticality of the stirring shaft, current temperature of media being stirred by the stirring shaft, current rate of revolutions per unit of time of the stirring shaft, a printing mechanism that prints current measured and monitored physical attributes onto a substrate, a computer interface structure and mechanism thereof adapted to convey measured and monitored physical attribute

Abstract: A sensor device comprising a housing, an IC module having a detection portion contained in the housing and a cord having a plurality of signal lines covered with an insulative covering material, one end of the covering material being joined to the rear end of the housing, and the signal lines extended from the covering material being connected with the IC module, wherein the housing is composed of an inner core molded from a soft synthetic resin so as to cover the covering material, the signal lines extended from the covering material, the IC module and connection portions between the signal lines and the IC module, and an outer shell made of a rigid synthetic resin and molded to the outer periphery of the inner core. A protector for protecting the IC module is previously attached to the inner core.The number of parts for constituting the sensor can be reduced and troublesome fabrication can be facilitated.

Abstract: A single-axis angular rate sensor is comprised of a transducer and associated electronics. The transducer consists of a symmetric planar inertia member supported by symmetrically disposed coplanar elastic beams. The inertia member is angularly oscillated about its center of gravity about a first axis. Rotation of the sensor about a third orthogonal axis results in Coriolis moments, causing angular oscillations about an orthogonal second axis. The angular oscillations about the second axis are restrained by means of voltages applied to electrostatic electrodes. These voltages are proportional to the angular input rate.

Abstract: A method and system for acoustic treatment performance testing in a free-ld acoustic environment is provided. A sound source directs a gated acoustic pulse at an acoustic treatment. Acoustic pressures of the gated acoustic pulse and reflected energy from the acoustic treatment are measured from a location approximately in-line with the source and the acoustic treatment. This measurement location is at least one-half the wavelength of the frequency of interest away from the source and is at least a distance equal to (t*c/2) away from the acoustic treatment where t is equal to the duration of the gated acoustic pulse and c is equal to the speed of sound in the free-field acoustic environment. The acoustic pressures of the gated acoustic pulse and reflected energy are compared as an indication of performance of the acoustic treatment at a frequency of interest.

Abstract: A method for detecting the location of an edge, interface, seam or other structure of a workpiece uses one or two electromagnetic acoustic transducers (EMATs) to transmit an ultrasonic wave along the workpiece toward the edge and to receive a reflected wave. The velocity of the wave in the material is used in conjunction with the round trip time-of-flight (TOF) of the transmitted and reflected wave, to calculate the location of the edge. This is done by placing the transducer or transducers at known locations on the workpiece. A surface wave or 90 degree shear wave can be utilized and no contact is needed between the transducer and the surface of the workpiece. Rough and/or dirty surfaces and hostile environments can be accommodated while practicing the invention.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a sound generating device (30), a housing (12), and a sensor (10). The sound generating device (30) is electrically actuatable to generate a sound for alerting a vehicle occupant to a vehicle condition. The housing (12) is configured to contain and support the sound generating device (30) in a vehicle, and has an acoustic outlet opening (15). The sensor (10) includes a shell (16) containing an acoustically sensitive transducer element (130) responsive to sound waves generated by the sound generating device (30). The shell (16) is formed of a sound absorbing material, and has an annular edge portion (130) defining an acoustic inlet opening (132). A fastener structure (118) mounts the sensor (10) on the housing (12) in a position in which the acoustic inlet opening (132) in the sensor (10) is aligned with the acoustic outlet opening (15) in the housing (12).

Abstract: An arrangement made up of an electrical circuit board (7) and an electrical pressure transducer (1) which has, in a housing (2), a pressure sensor onto which the pressure to be measured is transferred by means of a fluid through a channel (5) leading into the housing (2), and from which there proceed electrical lines which project out of the housing (2) as leads (4) and are connected to the circuit board (7). The channel (5) is shielded on the outer side of the housing (2) so that the flow resistance for fluid entering and leaving the channel (5) increases.

Abstract: A method and apparatus (68, 40) for measuring pressures exerted on 6 human feet or horses' hooves comprises a rectangular array of piezoresistive force sensors encapsulated in a thin polymer package (40) that is inserted into a shoe, or incorporated into a sock that may be pulled over a foot or hoof. The preferred embodiment employs novel piezoresistive normal force or pressure sensing elements (36) which include a polymer fabric mesh impregnated with conductive particles suspended in an elastomeric vehicle, preferably silicone rubber. The piezoresistive mesh layer (33) is sandwiched between an array of row (34) and column (31) conductor strip laminations, preferably made of a nylon mesh impregnated with printed metallic paths.

Abstract: A V-belt is mounted on a first fixed conical plate and second fixed conical plate of a lower unit, and an upper unit is made to descend. A first movable conical plate and second movable conical plate are installed in the upper unit, and the V-belt is gripped between the fixed conical plates and movable conical plates. When a rotary actuator of the lower unit draws a drawbar which extends below the movable conical plate downwards, a predetermined pressure is applied to the V-belt. The first movable conical plate and first fixed conical plate are rotated in this state to drive the V-belt, and a noise test is performed.

Abstract: A sampling cavity for sampling molten metals includes a cavity body for receiving a measured sample of a molten metal, and, an insert containing a material for promoting carbide formation in the molten metal as it cools, the insert being in the form of an enclosed capsule formed of thin polymeric walls containing the material in finely divided solid form. The insert is embedded within a wall adjacent to a fill inlet passage.

Abstract: A sample inject valve system is described, which enables a modified sample injection valve to perform many functions that are required to inject a sample into a chromatographic column, to minimize the amount of laboratory table space previously occupied by equipment and to organize and minimize the number of tubular fluid connections. The modified valve includes a stator (70) with twelve passages (1-12) lying on a circle (74) centered on a rotor axis (76) and a rotor (72) with four channels (A, B, C, D) for connecting selected passages. The stator passages are spaced 30.degree. apart to lie at the twelve positions of a clock face. Each rotor channel has channel ends spaced by 30.degree. and with the ends of different but adjacent channels spaced apart by 60.degree..

Abstract: A small motorized drive for a movable functional element in a motor vehicle, especially for a motor vehicle closing device, with a drive element (11) which can be driven by an electric drive motor and a carrier (12) which transfers the force of the drive element (11) to the functional element and which is generally coupled to the drive element (11), but not to the functional element. The running electric drive motor can be shut off in at least one stopping position by blocking of continued movement of the drive element (11) in the driven direction of motion by the carrier (12) striking a carrier stop surface on the functional element (blocked mode). When blocking of the continued movement of the drive element (1) in the driven direction of motion occurs, blocking of backward motion of the drive element (11) relative to the driven direction of motion takes place.

Abstract: A six speed gear assembly is having a mainshaft, countershaft, mainshaft 1st-6th gears, countershaft 1st-6th gears, and 4th/6th gear shift member. A shifting assembly with a shifter cam having uniformly distributed and uniformly shaped detents that are engaged by the shift cam follower. The six speed gear assembly has modes of operation corresponding to six speeds (1st through 6th) and a neutral position. The sixth speed is an overdrive speed (the output from the transmission turns faster than the input to the transmission), while the first through fifth speeds correspond to conventional gear ratios.The six speed gear assembly and the shifting assembly fit within the transmission case of a Big Twin five speed transmission without the need to modify the transmission case. This allows the conversion of a Big Twin five speed transmission into a six speed transmission without removal or replacement of the transmission case and by replacing a minimal number of components.

Abstract: An integrated shift motor and electronic controller reduces weight and provides improved performance. The shift control motor includes an output shaft having a first sensor wheel and adjacent sensor which provide signals regarding the rotation and direction of rotation of the motor. The motor drives a gear train having an output member which is coupled to and rotates a shift rail. A sensing wheel is disposed on the output member and adjacent sensors provide signals regarding the angular position of the output member. The sensors drive a microcontroller which in turn drives the shift control motor. Preferably, the sensors, the drive motor, the gear train and the microcontroller are all disposed in a housing. The rotating shift rail includes a pair of spaced-apart followers which engage a cam member which bi-directionally positions a shift fork associated with a multiple position clutch or shift collar.

Abstract: A chainless drive mechanism for transferring power from the pedals to the rear wheel of a bicycle. The chainless drive mechanism has a pedal-driven drive mechanism, a rear drive mechanism for rotating the rear wheel of a bicycle, and a drive shaft being extended between the drive mechanisms. Each of the drive mechanisms has an annular inboard casing, an annular outboard casing, an annular gear wheel and a bevel gear. The annular outboard casings are coupled to the inboard casings. The annular gear wheels are rotatably positioned between the inboard and outboard casings and have a plurality of concentrically geared rings on a side thereof facing the rearward inboard casing. The bevel gears are rotatably disposed between the rearward gear wheels and the rearward inboard casings. The bevel gears engage the geared rings of the gear wheels. The bevel gears engage toothed ends of the drive shaft.

Abstract: A shifting device for the transmission of a motor vehicle with a curved printed circuit board inserted under the curved cover and to a process for preparing this curved printed circuit board with the components inserted. The shifting movements performed at the gearshift lever of the shifting device are electronically transmitted to the transmission. The components are inserted according to the present invention on a rigid printed circuit board in the flat state and the printed circuit board is soldered in the curved state, wherein the printed circuit board, consisting of glass fiber-reinforced epoxy resin, remains in this curved state after cooling due to its inner structure.

Abstract: A positioning device for an output component for automatically shifting gears of a motor vehicle transmission that undergoes two types of movements comprises a plurality of drives. The movement of each drive can be transmitted via a transmission mechanism to the output component. A first drive causes the output component to undergo movement of a first type, and a second drive causes the output component to undergo movement of a second type. The first drive is connected to a sliding element. The sliding element is axially fixed, but movable in the circumferential direction relative to the output component. The second drive is rotatably fixed, but axially movable output component.

Abstract: In a column shift device, a pivot is secured to a shift piece on which a shift lever is supported. A support bore, in which the pivot is rotatably fitted, is provided in a bracket, so that the shift piece can be turned around the pivot to any of a plurality of shift positions. Turning slide surfaces each having a diameter larger than an effective length of the pivot are formed on those opposed surfaces of the bracket and the shift piece which abut against each other in the axial direction of the pivot. Much of load applied to the shift piece is borne by the turning slide surfaces. Thus, even if a relatively short pivot is used, the shift piece can be supported stably on the bracket, and the column shift device can be made compact.

Abstract: A handling robot includes at least four bosses (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) disposed in a transfer chamber so as to be coaxial with one another and rotatable independently of one another. The bosses are deviated (staggered) in their positions along the axis of a center of rotation. Each of the bosses is provided with an arm (21a, 21b, 21c, 21d), respectively. A link (22a, 22b, 22c, 22d) is coupled to each of the arms, respectively. Two of the bosses which are adjacent to each other in an axial direction constitute a pair. A transfer table (8a, 8b) is coupled via a transfer table attitude regulating mechanism (B) to the respective leading ends of each pair of links. The links are, in turn, coupled to an arm of the pair of bosses to provide a plurality of transfer tables which are arranged so as to be deviated in their positions towards the axis of the center of rotation. An independent drive source (27a, 27b, 27c, 27d) is coupled to each of the bosses, respectively.

Abstract: A shifting unit for a bicycle is basically provided with a mounting member, a first shifting lever, a first biasing member, a second shifting lever, a second biasing member and release mechanism. Many of the parts of the shifting unit are constructed by pressing a metal sheet material. The first shifting lever is pivotally coupled to the mounting member between at least first, second and third shift positions, with the second shift position being located between the first and third shift positions. The first biasing member applies a biasing force that urges the first shifting lever from the second and third shift positions towards the first shift position. The second shifting lever is pivotally coupled to the mounting member between a set position and a release position. The second biasing member applies a biasing force that urges the second shifting lever from the release position to the set position.

Abstract: A treadle assembly for supplying an electrical signal to an electronic controlled engine includes a treadle pivotally mounted to a treadle lever. The treadle lever is pivotally secured to a housing, and operatively connected to a drive shaft through a drive link member. The drive shaft is operatively coupled to a potentiometer to provide a proportional electrical signal dependent on the rotational position of the treadle lever.

Abstract: A rotation control device capable of suppressing vibrations of a rotation unit produced due to changes in weight unbalances of the rotation unit. On a disc rotation control device 2, made up of a driving shaft 8 rotated along with an optical disc 90, a turntable 9, a motor rotor 10 and a magnet 15 mounted on the motor rotor 10, balancer members 6, 7 are mounted so that the balancer members 6, 7 are rotatably supported on the driving shaft 8. The disc rotation control device 2 causes rotation of the rotation unit such that a synthesized center of gravity of the rotation unit offset from the center of rotation by the unbalances of the optical disc 90 and the balancer members 6, 7 will coincide with the center of rotation.

Abstract: A final drive unit for a motor vehicle has a differential gear set rotationally mounted in a gear housing that has a rearward facing cover. The differential gear set includes a differential case driven by a ring gear. The ring gear dips into lubricant in the bottom of the gear housing and pumps a portion of the lubricant through a lubricant cooling passage in the cover having a plurality of vertical parallel open ended conduits connected to a manifold having an inlet at the bottom of the cover.

Abstract: A gear shaft assembly for use with a pump and a method of making the same are gear shaft of the present invention. The disclosed assembly includes a housing, a stepped shaft, and a gear rotationally disposed on the shaft. The shaft has a first end disposed in a first bore defined in the housing and a second end in threaded engagement with a second bore of the housing. A first shoulder of the shaft disposed adjacent the first end engages a portion of the housing to define a fully inserted position of the shaft. The gear is disposed on an intermediate section of the shaft between the first shoulder and a second shoulder located adjacent the second end.

Abstract: An adjustable solenoid assembly having a solenoid manifold and a first pair of rods mounted to the solenoid manifold. The solenoid assembly further includes a plate member having a pair of slots for receiving the first pair of rods. The pair of slots cooperates with the pair of rods to enable the solenoid manifold to be translated to a fixed position relative to the plate member and enable dimensional variations between the first pair of rods to be accommodated.

Abstract: A pump fluid passage communicating with an oil pump is formed in main case of a transmission case. Further, a primary fluid passage for supplying a hydraulic pressure to a primary pulley is formed in a wall member of a side case of the transmission case. Further, a line fluid passage for supplying a line pressure to a secondary pulley is formed in a wall member of the side case of the transmission case. Further, a communicating fluid passage is formed in a control valve body. When the control valve body is mounted on the bottom surfaces of the main case and the side case, the control valve body closes the bottom open surfaces of the main case and the side case and at the same time the communicating fluid passage connects the pump fluid passage with the primary fluid passage and the line fluid passage, respectively.

Abstract: An air motor is provided in a housing and driven by the compression air introduced from an intake port. An anvil, receiving the rotational force of the air motor, has a rear end accommodated in the housing and a front end protruding out of the housing. A driver bit, engaged with a screw inserted into a board member, is rotatable and shiftable together with the anvil relative to the housing. An intake valve is responsive to a retractile shift movement of the driver bit to open an air passage connecting the intake port to the air motor. The intake valve closes this air passage in response to a protrusile shift movement of the driver bit returning to its original position so as to stop the air motor. An assist means is provided for applying the pressure of the compression air to a rear end surface of the anvil in response to the rotation of the air motor.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench includes a head formed on a handle and having a notch, a gear rotatably engaged in the head and having an opening for receiving fasteners, and a pair of pawls pivotally secured in the head and biased to engage with the gear and to control an active driving direction of the gear. One of the pawls may engage with the gear when the other pawl is engaged in the opening of the gear, and the other pawl is arranged to be engaged with the gear when the previous pawl is engaged in the opening of the gear, such that the gear may be continuously driven by the handle via the pawls.

Abstract: An wrench for use with a nut which protects the nut from damage as torque is applied and can drive the nut in two drive positions. The wrench of this invention has a head having an upper forward drive face opposed to a lower drive face and an upper rearward drive face adjacent to the upper forward drive face. An upper notch separates the upper forward drive face and the upper rearward drive face. There is a back stop face adjacent to the upper rearward drive face. The lower drive face is adapted to engage a first side of a nut, the upper rearward drive face is adapted to engage an opposed second side of the nut, and the back stop face is adapted to engage a corner of the nut when the wrench is in a primary drive position. The upper forward drive face is adapted to engage the first side of the nut, the upper notch is adapted to engage a nut corner adjacent to the first side, and the lower drive face is adapted to engage the second side when the wrench is in a secondary drive position.

Abstract: The invention includes pliers with self-adjustment capability for applying an initial grasping force to a workpiece and for augmenting the initial grasping force applied to the workpiece. The pliers are structured such that angular displacement of a handle portion of a first plier member is smaller than angular displacement of a jaw portion of the first plier member during an initial movement of the handle portions toward each other for applying the initial grasping force to the workpiece. In addition, the pliers are structured such that angular displacement of the handle portion of the first plier member is larger than angular displacement of the jaw portion of the first plier member to permit augmenting of the initial grasping force applied to the workpiece during a continued movement of the handle portions toward each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a screwdriver having expanding and folding action. The inside of its handle has a duct of the axial direction, a screw rod body penetrating the duct to slide back and forth, so as to jut out of the handle for a predetermined length, or to be received in the handle; a retaining device disposed in the handle and retains the rod body so as to cause the shank to be retained and located at a predetermined protruded length; the retaining device can be operated and controlled by a human hand to relieve the shank of the state of being retained.

Abstract: A retractable driving tool includes a driving stem slidably received in a handle and includes a number of teeth. A pawl is slidably engaged in the handle and is biased to engage with the teeth of the driving stem and for securing the driving stem to the handle and for allowing the driving stem to be moved relative to the handle when the pawl is moved against a spring. A spring is disposed between the rear end of the handle and the driving stem for moving the driving stem forward and outward of the handle. A slide is engaged between the spring and the driving stem.

Abstract: The system generally comprises a nail that engages an assembled screw driving apparatus. The apparatus is typically stored in a ready position and moved to the load position in order to affix the nail to the apparatus. In the ready position, a top section of the bit extends beyond the end of the cylinder. The nail can now be easily fitted with the top section of the screw bit. The nail is fitted with the screw bit, and depressed into the apparatus. The apparatus automatically enters a drill position, in which the nail is locked to the apparatus and drilling begins. The nail will be released from the apparatus at a certain distance from the substrate. The nail is further rotated to drill the nail to a predetermined depth in the substrate. Once screwing is complete, the apparatus is removed from the nail and the apparatus automatically returns to the ready position.

Abstract: A tuning wrench for tuning optical fiber connectors has an enlarged portion from which extends a limiting portion having a diameter greater than the diameter of the opening in the ferrule housing portion of an optical connector. A tubular member protrudes from the limiting portion and has an internal diameter dimensioned to slide over the connector ferrule. The distal end of the tubular member has a pair of tangs adapted to fit within or openings in the front of the flange portion of the ferrule-barrel member of the connector. The distance from the face of the limiting member to the tangs is such that axial pressure on the wrench moves the flange rearwardly out of engagement with its housing but the face of the limiting member butts against the front of the housing before the spring member within the housing bottoms. Rotation of the wrench thus causes rotation of the ferrule-barrel assembly to alter the angular orientation of the eccentricity vector of the ferrule.

Abstract: An improved torque limiting screwdriver including a shaft extending from a first end of the screwdriver body, the shaft including a first plurality of indicia thereon, and an adjustment cap arranged to be located at a second end of the screwdriver body. The adjustment cap rotatable to selectively engage a selected detent located on the bottom of the adjustment cap. A lock pin arranged to engage one of the detents to retain the adjustment cap in its select position, maintaining an accurate specific torque value for the torque limiting screwdriver.

Abstract: A basic spiral operation of a tool is controlled by storing, in a controller, an automatic operation program of a threading cycle which regulates the basic spiral operation of the tool corresponding to a thread shape by specifying a spindle revolving speed RC, a thread lead ZR and a thread cutting finish point Z2 or the like. A depth of cut by the tool is determined by an operator who operates a handle of a manual pulse generator to cut the work and confirms the cutting conditions.

Abstract: An air deflection system and method which is specifically designed for use with reciprocating saws of the type widely used for construction projects. Such reciprocating saws are known to produce so much air-borne particulate matter that they can be a hazard to the eyes, head and respiratory system of the user. The air-borne debris also makes it difficult for the user to see the work being cut. The design provides a slip-on cover for air exit ports which has the effect of deflecting air and hence the particulate matter in a direction away from the head of the user. The resulting effect is a safer and more efficient sawing operation which is accomplished with a low-cost and easy to install deflection shield.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for driving a ramped drive assembly longitudinally, to drive a penetrator transversely, to cause the penetrator to penetrate and withdraw from a downhole tubular element. An anchor holds the tubing punch assembly in place in the downhole tubular element. A double piston assembly drives the drive assembly hydraulically in the downhole direction, thereby driving the ramp downhole, to force the penetrator outwardly to penetrate the tubular element. Thereafter, pulling uphole on the work string shears a shear sleeve, separating the housing of the tubing punch assembly from the work string. Further pulling on the work string partially withdraws the ramped drive assembly from the tubing punch assembly, thereby withdrawing the penetrator into the tubing punch assembly.

Abstract: A cutter drum for a web-cutting machine has a body having a cylindrical outer surface centered on an axis and formed with at least one seat having a radially outwardly directed floor face extending axially and helically of the axis and a tangentially directed rear face extending generally radially of the axis. A helically nonstraight blade lies flat on the floor face and has a front cutting edge lying radially outside the surface and a rear side confronting and spaced from the rear face of the seat. Blade bolts extending generally radially of the axis through the blade are seated in the body and secure the blade to the floor face with a possibility, when the blade bolts are not tightened, of limited movement of the blade on the floor face. A plurality of axially spaced spacer blocks each have a rear edge bearing against the rear face of the seat and a front edge bearing against the rear side of the blade.

Abstract: A knife holder for holding a knife head has a circular wrapper cutter with a blade rotatably mounted in the knife head for engagement with a lower cutter to cause lengthwise separation of a material web. The knife holder has a base body for positioning the knife head and is mounted to a knife holder bar. A tie bar moves the knife head between a resting position and a cutting position where an area of the blade is exposed and is operatively engaged with the cutter. A protective hood covers at least a portion of the circumference of the circular wrapper cutter and is movable relative to the circular wrapper cutter between an operating position where the blade is exposed and a protective position where the protective hood covers at least a side of the blade.

Abstract: Apparatus for stacking egg carriers comprises in linear disposition a carrier delivery conveyor feeding onto a loading station. A transfer arrangement is provided to lift a load from the loading station, displace it linearly and deposit it on a stacking station. A discharge conveyor feeds from the stacking station and a transfer device is provided to move a load or a layered plurality of loads, from the stacking station onto the discharge conveyor. A motive power source is provided and an actuating mechanism operable at the loading station to operate the power source to provide movement of the transfer arrangement and periodically movement of the transfer device.

Abstract: A quick positioning device of a bank knife installed with a positioning device on one side of the knife seat body having a dovetail groove is disclosed. The positioning deuce comprising: a locking block pivotally installed on the knife seat body; an elastic element ejecting against the locking block; a handle pivotally installed on the knife seat body, one end of the handle being connected with linkages, one end of the linkages being connected to the locking block, another end of the handle being formed as a movable portion. When the knife seat body is located across the dovetail seat by the dovetail groove, by moving the movable portion of the handle, the linkage is driven to push the locking block so that the locking block will tightly resist against the dovetail seat. Thus the knife seat body may be positioned on the dovetail seat quickly.

Abstract: The land mine neutralizing system has a launcher that launches a disk munon, and a means for determining the location of a mine threat. The disk munition is launched in stabilized flight on a predetermined azimuth. A fuze in the disk munition is armed relative to the velocity of the disk munition leaving the launcher, and the disk munition is detonated at a predetermined time that places the disk munition over a mine. A method for neutralizing mines uses the land mine neutralizing system to neutralize a buried mine.

Abstract: A brake booster includes a solenoid disposed within a valve body. When the solenoid is energized under the inoperative condition of the brake booster, a piston associated with the solenoid is moved to its operative position to close a vacuum valve while opening an atmosphere valve. This allows the brake booster to be operated as an automatic brake without depressing a brake pedal. The brake booster also comprises output restriction means which may comprise a spring 55 shown in FIG. 1, for example, whereby as the output increases when the brake booster is operated as an automatic brake, the output restriction means operates to cease an increase in the output. With this arrangement, if the solenoid is energized inadvertently independently from the intent of a driver, the occurrence of a quick braking action is avoided, but a gentle braking action is assured, thus improving the safeguard.

Abstract: Past pistons have been susceptible to reduced longevity due to increased forces of combustion thereon during operating cycles of an engine. The present two piece unitary piston increases the longevity of pistons used with increased forces of combustion. For example, a head member has a crown portion defining a ring band portion having a bottom surface and a support portion. And, a skirt member defines a ring band support surface and a top surface. The head member and the skirt member have a preestablished material strength being generally the same. The head member and the skirt member are joined by an inertia welding process. The force of combustion acting on the crown portion is resisted by the ring band support surface being in contacting relationship with the bottom surface. Thus, the skirt member structure supports and resists the bending moment of the combustion forces on the head member.